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LOT 1941

Post Medieval Bronze and Silver Artefact Group

17TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 - 7/8 in. (18 grams total, 14-23 mm).

Comprising: a gilt base-metal finger ring with quatrefoil; similar with inset cameo; white metal ring with two amethyst cabochons, stamped '925'; button with enamelled 'S' motif; back glass intaglio with profile bust of Alexander the Great. [5, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.

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LOT 1941

Post Medieval Bronze and Silver Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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