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LOT 1655
Medieval Silver Ring with Flower
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.51 grams, 25.10 mm overall, 20.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
Composed of a slender round-section hoop and bezel formed as a stylised flower head with recessed cells and central circular plaque. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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