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LOT 0342
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
ELIZABETHAN PERIOD GOLD RING WITH IHS MONOGRAM
LATE 16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.15 grams, 21.73 mm overall, 19.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
LATE 16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.15 grams, 21.73 mm overall, 19.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Comprising a slender hoop with acanthus-leaf detailing to the shoulders, discoid box bezel with engraved design to the upper face of IHS Christogram between scrolled tendrils and points. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an old UK collection.
Acquired from Derek Content, UK, in the early 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12142-214824.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, item 71(b).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
