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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.
Provenance
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Literature
Cf. Dalton, O.M., The Franks Bequest Catalogue of Finger Rings, London, 1912, plate X, items 619, 566, for type.
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