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LOT 1753
Medieval Silver Ring with Teardrop Bezel
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.17 grams, 24.92 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with applied teardrop-shaped bezel bearing stylised heart motifs.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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