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LOT 1902
Post Medieval Silver 'En Bon An' Ring with Saint Barbara
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.05 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 18.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
With flanges to the shoulders and rectangular bezel set with a portrait bust of St Barbara; floral motifs to the hoop and panel with 'en bon an' legend ([I wish you] a good year). [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
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LOT 1902
Post Medieval Silver 'En Bon An' Ring with Saint Barbara
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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