Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring

1200-1400 A.D.

1 in. (1.12 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).

Comprising a plain wire loop, soldered bezel with lap joint at either side; bezel filled with off-white paste (possibly the adhesive for a gemstone setting); some gilding close to the bezel. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found whilst searching with a metal detector on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, in 2013; handed in as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2013 T754, subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.IOW-0FB135.

CONDITION

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LOT 2311