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LOT 1706
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.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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LOT 1706
Medieval Gold Ring with Floral Bezel
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Gold Pilgrim's Sunburst Applique
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval Gold Signet Ring with Hexagonal Bezel Engraved with an Arabic Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Comprising a D-section hoop with traces of engraved guilloche to the outer edge, knop to the underside, scooped shoulders; octagonal bezel with facetted cup beneath, each face with engraved scroll motif, bevelled rim, engraved Arabic legend. 11.91 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue information page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12141-214818.
