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LOT 1915

Large Medieval Silver Gilt Ring with Inlay

15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (7.10 grams, 25.77 mm overall, 19.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).

Comprising a plain hoop with frond to each shoulder, square cell to the bezel with claw setting; inset probably older blue glass cloison. [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 660, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1915

Large Medieval Silver Gilt Ring with Inlay

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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