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LOT 1327
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
MAINLY 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (38.7 grams total, 20-23 mm).
A mixed group of finger rings of various types and sizes, bezels comprising geometric and floral designs. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean private collection, 1970-1980s.
London, UK, late 1990s.
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'The Purbeck' Medieval Gold Ring with Ruby
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
A gold finger ring comprising a slender hoop developing to claw-shaped shoulders with reserved acanthus motif on a pounced field; tall pie-dish bezel with recessed sides, claw setting for the gemstone; repaired and polished, absent original stone replaced with a facetted ruby. 2.41 grams, 24.20 mm overall, 17.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Purbeck, Dorset, UK, in 2019. Declared as Treasure and disclaimed with treasure reference 2020 T34. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.DOR-C7C656. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum disclaiming the Crown's interest in the ring. -
Medieval Ring with Cross
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper-alloy ring composed of a carinated hoop featuring five raised panels alternating with decorative grooving, raised plaques at the shoulders with faux herringbone work, trumpet-style bezel engraved with a stylised cross within a roundel. 10.95 grams, 29.36 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A discoid lead seal matrix with fixing lug to the reverse, central image of a crescent and Lombardic script legend "+[S]WIN[..]EBERVE". 13.4 grams, 27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.