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LOT 1768
Viking Age Silver Decorated Ring
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.4 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 19.6 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
With a slightly domed hoop expanding at the bezel, tapering ends butted to the reverse; decorated with punched pellets and other detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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