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LOT 0391
Medieval Silver-Gilt Claddagh Style Ring
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.19 grams, 23.75 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Ribbed hoop, applied parcel-gilt bezel with a crowned heart flanked by quatrefoils. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
Recorded by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS).
Accompanied by a copy of the report to HM Coroner with Treasure reference no.2017 T948.
Accompanied by a letter from the British Museum informing that the Crown's interest in this find has been disclaimed.
Footnotes
The design lacks the clasped hands which are a usual feature of the claddagh rings.
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