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LOT 1725

Medieval Silver Decorated Ring

15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (8.35 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 20.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).

Comprising a wide grooved hoop and a lentoid-shaped bezel with scrolls and linear decoration.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1725

Medieval Silver Decorated Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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