Gold ring with carnelian intaglio carved by Nathaniel Merchant leads our five auction highlights

Published July 15th, 2024 by Akiba Galleries

This gold-mounted carnelian intaglio ring depicting classical profiles of Cupid and Psyche embracing is signed in mirror image capitals for Nathaniel Marchant (1739-1816). Prolific in both Italy and England, he was probably the most famous gem engraver of the late 18th and early 19th century.

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