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LOT 1553
Medieval Base Silver Ring with Star
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (11.94 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
With keeled hoop, the shoulders with a raised leaf-shaped plaque; round bezel with a stylised star motif on a textured field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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