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Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone
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LOT 1228

Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (9.26 grams, 24.76 mm overall, 16.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).

With flared shoulders and square bezel; reserved foliage detailing on a nielloed field; inset lapis lazuli cloison with intaglio lion couchant. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

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LOT 1228

Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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