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Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

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LOT 2258

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (3.54 grams, 20.08 mm overall, 16.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

Rectangular-section band formed as a tied buckle, legend 'MATER DEI MEMANTO MEI' to the obverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s.
From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

Footnotes

The legend on the exterior of the hoop reads 'MATER DEI MEMANTO MEI', a common prayer to the Virgin, 'Mother of God, remember me', and a common medieval misspelling of 'MEMENTO'.

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LOT 2258

Medieval Bronze Buckle Ring with 'Mother of God, Remember Me'

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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