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LOT 2421
Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Decorated 'Love God' Posy Ring
16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.58 grams, 17.43 mm overall, 15.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)).
Barrel-shaped in section with plain borders and barley twist decoration to the median band; inner face with 'LOVE GOD' legend in seriffed capitals.
ProvenanceFrom a UK collection formed in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Cf. V&A Museum, accession number M.75-1960, for a similar exterior of 16th century A.D. date.
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LOT 2421
Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Decorated 'Love God' Posy Ring
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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