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Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols
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LOT 0377

Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols

15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.97 grams, 23.51 mm overall, 20.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).

Comprising a square-section shank and bezel formed as two clasped hands; hatched band to each cuff; punched markings to the outer face, pseudo-script or amuletic in purpose. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 727, for type.

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LOT 0377

Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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