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LOT 1513
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,452
MEDIEVAL GOLD SNAKE RING INSCRIBED 'PRVDENTIA'
14TH-16TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (1.53 grams, 19 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.0, Japan 12)).
14TH-16TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (1.53 grams, 19 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.0, Japan 12)).
A barrel-section finger ring with textured outer face, formed as a snake gripping its tail; inscribed to the inner face in capitals 'PRVDENTIA' (wisdom).
PROVENANCE:
Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s. Part of this collection was previously sold at Bonhams' Antiquities sale 17855, 6 October 2010, Lot 199; and in TimeLine Auctions June 2011 sale.
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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.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
