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LOT 2170

Post Medieval Silver Ring with Cabochon

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.18 grams, 25.94 mm overall, 18.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).

With hatched shoulders, drum-shaped bezel with applied granulation, inset glass cabochon. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 2170

Post Medieval Silver Ring with Cabochon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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