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LOT 1749

Medieval Silver-Gilt 'AMOR VINCIT OMNIA' Posy Ring Brooch

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (0.54 grams, 15 mm).

Retaining an articulate tongue, surrounding Latin legend: 'Amor Vincit Omnia' for 'Love Conquers All'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1749

Medieval Silver-Gilt 'AMOR VINCIT OMNIA' Posy Ring Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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