^Lot 1637 Gold ring with socket for gemstone, 2.2 grams, size 5, 12K, ex-S.S. General Abbatucci (1869).

Gold ring with socket for gemstone, 2.2 grams, size 5, 12K, ex-S.S. General Abbatucci (1869). Small ladies' ring in 50% gold with ornate detail at top around a large socket where a gemstone could be placed to make for a wearable piece with romantic shipwreck allure. From the S.S. General Abbatucci (1869) and the Christie's (London) auction of October 1997, with original lot-card 251, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 1499.