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LOT 1673
Medieval Silver Signet Ring with Stork
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.74 grams, 26.09 mm overall, 18.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With spurs to the shoulders, trumpet-shaped bezel, intaglio design of a stork amid reeds with a star above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Alan Hardcastle.
Ex property of an Essex gentleman.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 643, for type.
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Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
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Opening Bid: £111
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Fine condition.
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