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LOT 2011
Post Medieval Silver Signet Ring
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (14.43 grams, 25.09 mm overall, 19.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
With slightly plano-convex hoop and ribbed underside to the discoid bezel, face with raised rim and incuse motif of a heater shield surmounted by a crown with ivy-leaves; shield depicting a tower attacked by two assailants on scaling-ladders; possibly German workmanship.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. Dalton, O.M., The Franks Bequest Catalogue of Finger Rings, London, 1912, plate X, items 619, 566, for type.
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The Virgin holding the infant Christ, gesturing towards him with her right hand, wearing a carmine red maphorion embellished with golden pearled embroidery, elaborate cuffs and neckline to the himation; Christ making the blessing sign with his hand, the green chiton and orange himation embellished with red folds; both figures nimbate within a shallow recess and framed by a red border, inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child’s head; winged nimbate ‘Angel of God’ and nimbate Saint Matrona in rectangular panels on either side; split and repaired. 896 grams, 31.2 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
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17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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with Setdart Subastas, 28 September 2022, lot 35276208. Ex central London gallery.
