Ring deemed of ‘Tudor or Stuart’ origin rather than 18th century
The unexpected highpoint of the sale at Potteries Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) in Staffordshire on November 7 – a sale otherwise dominated by 20th century collectable ceramics – was this high-carat gold signet or seal ring.
Estimating it at £250-500, the auction house speculated the item was 18th century or earlier. In fa…