Medieval Armorial Signet Ring

VENETIAN, LATE 15TH-EARLY 16TH CENTURY AD

1" (24.63 grams, 25.26mm overall, 21.55mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British Y, USA 12, Europe 27.51, Japan 26)).

A gold ring with wide tapering shank, letters 'K' and 'G' to the shoulders; flat ecliptic bezel with dot border framing coat of arms comprising of a half eagle and two stars separated by a wide diagonal line.

Provenance

Property of a central London collector; acquired from a large private collection formed in the 1980s. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.

Published

Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.

CONDITION

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LOT 0454

Medieval Armorial Signet Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £37,200

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