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John Miers, Silhouette Ring of a Gent, Circa 1790
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John Miers, Silhouette Ring of a Gent, Circa 1790

18th century
Sold 28 August 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

It was not uncommon for well-to-do Georgian gentlemen to allocate a sum of money in their will for the purchase of mourning attire and rings for close friends and family. Typically these rings would be gold and black enamel bands personalised with the deceased’s name in gold lettering but silhouette rings were also a popular choice, the plain black profile seeming appropriate to the occasion.

This fine silhouette ring comes from a private collection of long-standing. It depicts a gentleman wearing a frilled chemise, his pigtail wig neatly tied with ribbon. The profile is signed Miers under the bust-line and is set in an octagonal gold ring.

Ring size: O / 7½

Fine condition.

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in 1937 from W. J. ‘Polly’ Perkins

Ivory Registration: W64LXLKX

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Ring to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Reference Numbers
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SA1082475
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C508
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Description
It was not uncommon for well-to-do Georgian gentlemen to allocate a sum of money in their will for the purchase of mourning attire and rings for close friends and family. Typically these rings would be gold and black enamel bands personalised with the deceased’s name in gold lettering but silhouette rings were also a popular choice, the plain black profile seeming appropriate to the occasion.
fig 1. An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass.
fig 1. John Miers, Silhouette Ring of a Gent, Circa 1790

This fine silhouette ring comes from a private collection of long-standing. It depicts a gentleman wearing a frilled chemise, his pigtail wig neatly tied with ribbon. The profile is signed Miers under the bust-line and is set in an octagonal gold ring.

Ring size: O / 7½

Fine condition.

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in 1937 from W. J. ‘Polly’ Perkins

Ivory Registration: W64LXLKX

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Ring to the 18th Century.

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082475
Dealers Internal Ref
C508
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Miers, Silhouette Ring of a Gent, Circa 1790

Archive II An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass. View II
Archive III An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass. View III
Archive IV An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass. View IV
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An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass.
John Miers, Silhouette Ring of a Gent, circa 1790
Ref: SA1082475
An octagonal Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature black silhouette profile portrait under glass.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Glass, Plaster
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsOctagonal bezel, Profile portrait, Foil backing
  • SizeH 3.4 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires storing the ring in a dry, temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, avoiding all liquid cleaners, and protecting the delicate glass or crystal face from impact.

Such historic pieces are best displayed in dedicated glass jewellery boxes or worn sparingly as statement accent rings alongside simple modern bands to highlight their intricate detail.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction techniques, such as closed-back settings, hand-cut metalwork, artist signatures, and period-appropriate materials like low-carat gold.

These rings typically utilized gold, sometimes combined with silver, enclosing a painted ivory, plaster, or paper miniature protected by glass or rock crystal.

A Georgian silhouette ring is a piece of finger jewellery from the Georgian era featuring a painted or cut paper profile portrait, often enclosed in a gold or paste-set bezel.
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