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LOT 1774
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (40 grams total, 22-27 mm).
Including coiled, disc-bezel and other types. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Chi Rho
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With a D-section hoop heart-shaped bezel with Chi Rho, flanked by a starburst motif and letter c. 5.17 grams, 24.61 mm overall, 17.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a single cutting edge; scale tang with bifacial pommel engraved with stylised flowerheads. 37 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Bronze Archer's Thumb Ring
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a hoop with a raised boss to the back and a plain triangular plaque. 9.31 grams, 33.69 mm overall, 20.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.