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LOT 1853
Medieval Silver Ring with Sunburst Design
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.05 grams, 22.95 mm overall, 20.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
With a ribbed hoop supporting a large scalloped bezel, central sunburst motif with a lozenge-shaped panel, hatched background. [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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