Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2854:
Medieval Gold Bishop's Ring with Sapphire
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Start price:
£
720
Estimated price:
$800 - $1,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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13th century AD
A gold stirrup-shaped ring comprising a flat-section hoop, pyramidal bezel with cabochon sapphire to the apex. 3.93 grams, 27mm overall, 19.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Provenance
From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000.
Literature
Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565.
