Medieval Bronze Ring with Scroll Cross

Decorated in blue, green and red champlevé enamel, displaying the engraved figure of a standing Christ, his hands gesturing outwards towards the viewer; traces of original gilding; originally the central panel of a processional cross. 124 grams, 15.2 cm



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the French art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13092-248393.

From the 12th to 14th century, there was a large industry producing metal objects decorated in enamel using the champlevé technique, of which most of the survivals and probably most of the original production, are religious objects such as reliquaries, crosses and statues of saints. The centre of this production was Limoges, France.

With flat angled shoulders and scroll detailing, rectangular bezel with reserved quatrefoil motif, hoop repaired. 2.81 grams, 19.24 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Hollow-formed rectangular plaque with large incised letter 'm' on a hatched field, lozenge plaque with four-petal flower supporting attachment loop and ring. 22.32 grams, 79 mm



From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.