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LOT 1605
Sold for (Inc. bp): £37,200
MEDIEVAL GOLD CASTLELAN'S SIGNET RING
14TH-15TH CENTURY AD
1" (16 grams, 22mm overall, 18.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.0, Japan 18)).
14TH-15TH CENTURY AD
1" (16 grams, 22mm overall, 18.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.0, Japan 18)).
A gusseted gold hoop with with median band of foliage, discoid bezel with intaglio design of a castle gate tower with chain links surrounding, crescent moon and sun above, key below and blackletter 'caritas' (virtue) legend.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 2000. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.
PUBLISHED:
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
FOOTNOTES:
The Latin term for charity (virtue), one of the three theological virtues.
