Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0330

Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (5.87 grams, 27.93 mm overall, 18.17x20.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).

Round-section hoop supporting a cruciform segmented bezel with inset glass(?) cabochon.

Provenance

Previously acquired on the German art market.
Ex Cumberland Coin Fair, London, UK, in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 570, for a less elaborate example of the type.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0330

Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Medieval Stained Glass Roundel Depicting an Angel and a Couple
    Medieval Stained Glass Roundel Depicting an Angel and a Couple
    15th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

    In old lead frame; possibly depicting the Annunciation with winged angel and pregnant Mary beside Joseph. 318 grams, 19.5 cm



    Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Medieval Bronze Ring Group
    Medieval Bronze Ring Group
    15th-16th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

    Comprising three rings: one with a D-section hoop and intaglio image of a beast facing back; one with a D-section hoop and raised discoid bezel with a cross motif; one with a wide D-section hoop, discoid bezel with starburst motif. 15.7 grams total, 21-26 mm



    Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
    Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
    12th-14th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

    With hollow-formed conical plaque and round cell, inset garnet cabochon. 1.72 grams, 21.54 mm overall, 15.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



    Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list