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LOT 1792

Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection

13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 1 3/8 in. (19.8 grams total, 14-36 mm).

Including circular, lozengiform and scaphoid types some with cell mounts, pin, etc. [7, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

CONDITION

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LOT 1792

Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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