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LOT 1790
Medieval Silver Ring with Geometric Design
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.93 grams, 21.93 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2 , USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
With a D-section hoop and octagonal bezel decorated with hatched geometric decoration. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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