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LOT 2281
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.44 grams, 29.83 mm overall, 19.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with the shoulders formed as opposing bird-heads, the edge of the bezel decorated with similar motifs and set with a blue cabochon, likely sodalite. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrior 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 2281
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Ex UK gallery, early 2000s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
