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LOT 1337
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
MAINLY 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 7/8 in. (28 grams total, 18-22 mm).
A mixed group of ten finger rings of various types and sizes, comprising: a ring with tear-shaped bezel; two Roman rings dated c.2nd century A.D.; a Victorian ring with floral bezel; six medieval rings with geometric bezel designs. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean private collection, 1970-1980s.
London, UK, late 1990s.
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