A LATE 18TH CENTURY WHITE AGATE INTAGLIO RING, BY EDWARD BURCH, RA
A LATE 18TH CENTURY WHITE AGATE INTAGLIO RING, BY EDWARD BURCH, RA

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY WHITE AGATE INTAGLIO RING, BY EDWARD BURCH, RA
The oval agate panel with carved intaglio depicting Sir Isaac Newton in profile, to the plain bezel, with flared shoulders and tapering hoop, circa 1790
Signed BURCH

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Edward Burch was one of the most celebrated English gem engravers of the late 18th century and exhibited at The Royal Academy between 1771 and 1808. He was employed by James Tassie and several of his intaglios are listed in R.E Raspe's Catalogue of 1791.

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