90th Auction

2014/11/15

Lot 299

English, Length 230 mm, circa 1800
A rare signet of the late Sir James Hamlyn-Williams (1790-1861) with 18k gold pocket watch chain
Case: 18k gold, hinged, front with golden insignia: portrait and lettering in high relief "Georgius III Dei Gratia". The back with inlaid hematite plaque and signet intaglio of the Hamlyn family of Clovelly Court in Devon: swan and motto "Caute, Sed Strenue" ("cautiously but vigorously"). Inner glazed compartment holding a lock of hair.

Sold

estimated
1.1002.000 €
Price realized
2.500 €