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LOT 1927
Medieval Bronze Clasped Hands Ring
15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.99 grams, 22.70 mm overall, 19.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
With D-section hoop, bezel formed as two clasped hands in 'mane in fede' pattern. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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