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LOT 1814
Medieval Decorated Bronze Ring with Magical Symbols
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.28 grams, 23.87 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Carinated hoop and tiered ellipsoid bezel, incuse central rosette with hatching and motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Piers de gaveston, Earl of Cornwall' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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Eastern Medieval Bronze Ring with Spread Eagle
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
The hoop expanding at the base, lentoid-shaped bezel with stylised eagle with its wings spread open. 7.57 grams, 24.14 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
These kind of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find their parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo. Comparison elements can support a 15th-century A.D. date.
