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LOT 1690
Celtic Silver Ring
IRON AGE, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (2.82 grams, 25.46 mm overall, 15.94x17.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
Formed as a length of silver wire with two spiral loops above forming the bezel, the ends wrapped around the shank. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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