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LOT 1656

Medieval Gold Ring with Floral Bezel

CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.88 grams, 20.87 mm overall, 16.33 x 15.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).

Comprising a round-section hoop with an applied floral bezel, small pellet between each petal; decorative wire wrapped around the hoop on each side of the bezel, probably modified from an earlier Hellenistic earring.

Provenance

From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

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LOT 1656

Medieval Gold Ring with Floral Bezel

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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