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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.

CONDITION

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LOT 0391

Medieval Silver-Gilt Claddagh Style Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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