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Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,000
MID 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.49 grams, 24.44 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Comprising a slender hoop with flared shoulders; the bezel formed as four intersecting scallops, with gussets to the underside and tiered collars below; inset polished octahedral diamond crystal.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection of a North London lady before 2000.
Property of a London gentleman.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12145-215540.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.26(c), 27(a,b).
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