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LOT 2029
Post Medieval Silver 'LOVE' Posy Ring
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.92 grams, 20.01 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop, inside engraved with 'BB', faint inscription to the outer face reading 'LO[ ]EVR[ ]'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Post Medieval Silver 'LOVE' Posy Ring
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop, inside engraved with 'BB', faint inscription to the outer face reading 'LO[ ]EVR[ ]'. 2.92 grams, 20.01 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
