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LOT 2129
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Symbols
CIRCA 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.26 grams, 22.33 mm overall, 18.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
D-section hoop supporting an octagonal bezel divided into four registers, a cross on the upper register.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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