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Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,392
14TH CENTURY AD
1" (9.89 grams, 26.17mm overall, 21.28mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 26)).
A gold ring with a tapering shank in the form of two dragons meeting at the feet, heads at the bezel, wings folded back along the body; dome-shaped bezel with flat edge inscribed with MARIA ADIVVA meaning 'Mary, Help!', with equal-armed cross between; top of the bezel set with a triangular polished sapphire.
PROVENANCE:
From an important Twickenham, London, UK, collection; formed 1985-2007. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.
PUBLISHED:
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
LITERATURE:
See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Gems, 2008, p.59-63.
FOOTNOTES:
The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'Magnificent sapphire. Top colour and clarity.'
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