925 thousandths silver signet ring featuring a plaque inscribed "Carpe Diem" (gather the day). The ring is decorated with esoteric symbols. Inside, a graduated scale.
A Chevalière with a special history, as it is a reproduction of one given to Henry II by Eleanor of Aquitaine. A so-called solar ring, it contains a small hole surrounded by rays representing a sun, through which the numbers on the inner ring can be seen. This gift would have enabled King Henri II to remember his trysts with the Queen and be punctual.
Ring width 3 to 7 mm
Finger circumference 50
PB. 4,2 g.
Timed Monday 15 June・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 23

925 thousandths silver signet ring featuring a plaque inscribed "Carpe Diem" (gather the day). The ring is decorated with esoteric symbols. Inside, a graduated scale. A Chevalière with a special history, as it is a reproduction of one given to Henry II by Eleanor of Aquitaine. A so-called solar ring, it contains a small hole surrounded by rays representing a sun, through which the numbers on the inner ring can be seen. This gift would have enabled King Henri II to remember his trysts with the Queen and be punctual. Ring width 3 to 7 mm Finger circumference 50 PB. 4,2 g.

Result
€100
Buyer's premium
25%
925 thousandths silver signet ring featuring a plaque inscribed "Carpe Diem" (gather the day). The ring is decorated with esoteric symbols. Inside, a graduated scale. A Chevalière with a special history, as it is a reproduction of one given to Henry II by Eleanor of Aquitaine. A so-called solar ring, it contains a small hole surrounded by rays representing a sun, through which the numbers on the inner ring can be seen. This gift would have enabled King Henri II to remember his trysts with the Queen and be punctual. Ring width 3 to 7 mm Finger circumference 50 PB. 4,2 g.
Sale Monday 15 June・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 24, avenue Junot 75018 Paris