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Two antique hardstone signet rings, the first inset with an oval banded agate plaque and...
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Two antique hardstone signet rings, the first inset with an oval banded agate plaque and engraved with a sailing ship crest above the motto ‘SINE METU’, the second with shield-shaped bloodstone engraved with similar crest underneath the motto ‘PRUDENTIA ET VIRTUE’, opening to reveal a locket compartment, first stamped ‘18CT’, ring sizes U and O. £500-£700 --- ‘SINE METU’ is the motto of the Jameson family. They were known for driving pirates off the coast of Scotland during the 16th century, and were granted a coat of arms with the motto ‘SINE METU’, meaning ‘Without Fear’. Condition Report General light to moderate surface wear to both rings commensurate with age and use. Both bands show evidence of resizing, the shield-shaped signet ring with dints and obvious solder seam. Gross weight 10gm.
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Two antique hardstone signet rings, the first inset with an oval banded agate plaque and engraved with a sailing ship crest above the motto ‘SINE METU’, the second with shield-shaped bloodstone engraved with similar crest underneath the motto ‘PRUDENTIA ET VIRTUE’, opening to reveal a locket compartment, first stamped ‘18CT’, ring sizes U and O. £500-£700 --- ‘SINE METU’ is the motto of the Jameson family. They were known for driving pirates off the coast of Scotland during the 16th century, and were granted a coat of arms with the motto ‘SINE METU’, meaning ‘Without Fear’. Condition Report General light to moderate surface wear to both rings commensurate with age and use. Both bands show evidence of resizing, the shield-shaped signet ring with dints and obvious solder seam. Gross weight 10gm.
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