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LOT 1564

Large Medieval Silver Archer's Thumb Ring

15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (17.36 grams, 27.91 mm overall, 20.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)).

With barrel-shaped hoop and triangular spur, impressed ropework bands and ring-and-dot motifs.

Provenance

Ex 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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LOT 1564

Large Medieval Silver Archer's Thumb Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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