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LOT 0413
'The Oswestry' Medieval Gold Bishop's Stirrup Ring with Amethyst Cabochon
CIRCA 1250-1400 A.D.
1 in. (2.84 grams, 22.59 mm overall, 17.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Comprising a flat-section hoop with ellipsoid bezel and inset amethyst cabochon in a crimped cell.
ProvenanceFound by William Barker whilst searching with a metal detector on Friday 16th December 2016 in Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands, UK, declared as treasure and disclaimed by the crown with treasure case no.2017T0054.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.HESH-5E23E3.
Accompanied by the original Shropshire Museum Service object entry receipt.
Accompanied by a copy of The Searcher Magazine article where it is published.
The Searcher Magazine, When is a 'Hot Rock' not a 'Hot Rock', no.379, March 2017, p.10, for an article on the circumstances of finding of this ring.
Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 11th September-2nd December 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display.
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LOT 0413
'The Oswestry' Medieval Gold Bishop's Stirrup Ring with Amethyst Cabochon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
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