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LOT 2290
Medieval or Later Gold Wedding Ring
CIRCA 14TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.10 grams, 19.42 mm overall, 17.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
D-section golden hoop with handwritten note 'Medieval. 14th. Gold Wedding Band'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s.
From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.
Accompanied by an old identification ticket.
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LOT 2290
Medieval or Later Gold Wedding Ring
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Gold Ring with Sapphire and Inscription
Western Europe, circa 13th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,500
Slender hoop with biconical bezel and inset sapphire cabochon; enigmatic incised legend to hoop 'IAS[.]NV NAIA NV[.]VM / IAS[.]VI . V . IAIA. IONV.' 1.45 grams, 24.03 mm overall, 17.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13420-259793.
The legend appears to contain repeated syllabic sequences, perhaps a personal name. -
Medieval Bronze Pocket Mirror Case with Mirror
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Comprising two discoid panels, each hinged at one edge, with punched markings to the outer face, remains of lead paste and cracked glass insert inside. 27 grams, 45.2 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Rosary Ring with 'IHS' Inscription
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Narrow hoop with ten radiating knops, discoid bezel supported on two stub legs; incised border with cross potent above 'IHS' with three arrows below. 5.96 grams, 32.61 mm overall, 22.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z 1/2, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.43, Japan 28)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
