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Details
A late 14th/early 15th century gold ring
Designed as an open bezel (formerly mounted with a stone) with four open claws, the D section hoop engraved with black letter inscription better may be with star motif divisions, the shoulders decorated with foliate sprigs, together with an oval polished amethyst possibly associated with the ring mount
Designed as an open bezel (formerly mounted with a stone) with four open claws, the D section hoop engraved with black letter inscription better may be with star motif divisions, the shoulders decorated with foliate sprigs, together with an oval polished amethyst possibly associated with the ring mount
Provenance
Discovered by metal detector in the area of Hambleton, North Yorkshire; according to the finder it was found close to the ring in the previous lot. The polished amethyst was found in close proximity to the ring
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Please note that this ring has been disclaimed by the British Museum, London, ref. 2008 T368