Medieval Bronze Ring with Heraldic Lion

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.94 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 20.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse advancing lion on a baseline, raised tail in 'S' configuration; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK.
Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001.
Property of a North London, UK, private collector.

Footnotes

The prominent curved tail may have been deliberately so formed to show the owner's initial 'S'.

CONDITION

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LOT 2181