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LOT 1983
Large Medieval Decorated Bronze Signet Ring
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (17.71 grams, 25.86 mm overall, 18.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With broad carinated hoop and three raised panels, discoid bezel with reserved fronds motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Silver Ring with Plain Bezel
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With a wide D-section hoop, raised boss to the base and on the shoulders, large discoid bezel. 8.50 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Cross Design
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With trumpet-shaped bezel, reserved cross on a field with punched annulets, pellet to centre. 8.05 grams, 24.58 mm overall, 19.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Similar rings were found in the aristocratic cemetery of Stanicenje, in Serbia. These graves often contained traces of gold embroidered textile fabrics associated with hollow metal ball buttons, earrings and rings. Such rings were used by pre-Ottoman Balkan nobles as indicators of rank, particularly in the Serbian and Bulgarian empires. -
Medieval Wars of the Roses Silver-Gilt Supporter's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Formed as a quatrefoil with pierced crown above, loop and suspension ring. 2.09 grams, 24 mm
From the private collection of N. Thomas, 1979-1987. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
