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LOT 1904
Medieval Silver Floral Decorated Ring
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.81 grams, 19.24 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With flat angled shoulders and scroll detailing, rectangular bezel with reserved quatrefoil motif, hoop repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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