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LOT 1929
Medieval Silver Ring with Heraldic Bezel
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.45 grams, 25.05 mm overall, 18.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
Comprising a D-section hoop and teardrop bezel with median zigzag band between curved and rectilinear motifs, possibly birds [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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