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LOT 0347
Medieval Gold Ring with Green Cabochon
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.61 grams, 24.57 mm overall, 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan17)).
Hoop of slender profile with cup bezel, inset green glass cabochon.
Provenance
Formerly the property of a lady, acquired Brussels, Belgium.
From a Bristol, UK, collection.
Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.
Accompanied by an illustrated certificate of authenticity signed by J. Murray.
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