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LOT 0349
'The Caunton' Medieval Gold Ring with Cobalt Blue Gemstone
1300-1400 A.D.
1 in. (2.01 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 20.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
With plain circular hoop with circular cross-section, attached to the shoulders of the pentagon-shaped bezel and set with natural cobalt blue polished stone, possibly a cabochon sapphire; the hoop professionally straightened and re-joined.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Caunton, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, by David Dillon on Thursday 19th May 2022, declared as Treasure and disclaimed by the Crown with Treasure case no.2022 T752.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DENO-23C183.
Accompanied by a letter from the finder describing the circumstances of finding.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12899-237641.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 326, fig.215, no.1612, in particular; and other examples recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference nos.BERK-57430E (2019 T158), DUR-602602 (2019 T35), and HAMP-6C5109 (2017 T761).
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LOT 0349
'The Caunton' Medieval Gold Ring with Cobalt Blue Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
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