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LOT 1717

Medieval Bronze Ring with 'LEWIVA'

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (6.18 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).

Comprising a D-section hoop with a discoid oval bezel with grooved underside, the bezel with piecrust border and inscription 'LEWIVA' with stars on the field. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1717

Medieval Bronze Ring with 'LEWIVA'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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