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LOT 0378
Medieval Silver Ring with Knights Cross
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.74 grams, 25.17 mm overall, 19.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With twisted shank, lozenge bezel with tremolier frame and cross potent to the centre.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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