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LOT 2269
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.31 grams, 30.32 mm overall, 20.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with expanding shoulders decorated with geometric motifs within raised borders, set with a blue cabochon, possibly sodalite. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D.
Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.
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LOT 2269
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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