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LOT 1852
Celtic to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (20.86 grams total, 17-22 mm).
Comprising six rings with decorative bezels, one with a split hoop. [6, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. for similar Medieval signet rings, PAS SOM-0169B4.
Footnotes
One of the rings in this collection is a Medieval signet ring. Signet rings in the Middle Ages were often made entirely of metal – gold for the wealthiest individuals and silver or bronze for those with lesser means.
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