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LOT 1821
Medieval Silver Ring with Garnet
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.51 grams, 28.19 mm overall, 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With a slender hoop and a high lozengiform bezel set with a garnet cabochon. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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