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LOT 0554
Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,696
POST MEDIEVAL GOLD ELIZABETHAN HERALDIC SWIVEL RING
1560-1580 AD
3/4" (9.84 grams, 21mm overall, 16.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 12.56, Japan 12)).
1560-1580 AD
3/4" (9.84 grams, 21mm overall, 16.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 12.56, Japan 12)).
A D-section gold hoop with hexagonal bezel, recessed border, inset swivelling panel with intaglio heraldic designs: a heater shield with curlicues above, three lions rampant; a heater shield with curlicues above, bird above a branch.
PROVENANCE:
From an important private London, SW1, jewellery collection collection; acquired in the 1990s. Accompanied by a X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.
LITERATURE:
See Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, item 533 for type.
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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:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
