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]

Provenance

Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1902