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LOT 1336
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,694
POST MEDIEVAL GOLD DECORATED 'FAYTHEFULNES I DO PROFES' POSY RING
16-17TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (4.89 grams, 21 mm overall, 17.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
16-17TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (4.89 grams, 21 mm overall, 17.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
A gold barrel-shaped hoop with incised ropework borders and panels to the median band; to the inner face the text in seriffed capitals '+FAYTHEFVLNES. I DO.PROFES' with 'HE' ligature.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Beard collection; found Binbrook, Lincolnshire, UK in 2012.
LITERATURE:
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number NLM-1E5C37, and Treasure Case Reference number 2012 T305. Accompanied by a British Museum report stating that the inscription is not in Joan Evans, a British Museum XRF analysis report, and a letter stating that the Crown's interest has been disclaimed.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
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