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LOT 2686
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/4 in. (89 grams total, 27-32 mm).
Comprising ten rings, each with a decorative hoop and set with a polished gemstone. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North West London collection, 2000s.
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