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LOT 2039
Stuart Period Decorated Gold Ring
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.82 grams, 20.52 mm overall, 18.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Incomplete with a flat cross-section hoop, continuous band of enigmatic ornament to the equator; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-09E1C9 and with Treasure case no.2014.092.
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