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LOT 1358
Medieval Silver Ring with Birds
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.95 grams, 20.36 mm overall, 16.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
With a D-section hoop and keeled shoulders, hexagonal bezel with pelletted border enclosing an image of two opposing long-necked birds facing a staff.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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