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LOT 1559

Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Crowned Heart

CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (5.93 grams, 26.58 mm overall, 21.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).

Raised stylised ropework to hoop, bezel formed as crowned heart issuing leaves.

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1865,0408.61, for a similar bezel.

CONDITION

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LOT 1559

Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Crowned Heart

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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