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LOT 1998
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross Motif
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.76 grams, 23.25 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Featuring a D-section hoop expanding slightly at the shoulders with decorative grooves, discoid bezel with floral cross. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Pewter Miniature Axehead
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Previously with Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK, with stock code M257-1. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry, and a previous dealer's sales ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Silver Ring with Cross
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Flat-section hoop with bun-shaped bezel, incuse cross bottony to the upper face. 3.96 grams, 27.04 mm overall, 21.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
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