FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, SIZE 8 1/4 byzantine Size 3 1/2

Size 3 1/2

size 11 3/4

Excellent preservation and detail

85”) maximum dimension

79 for another example of this motif on a ring found in England

FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, SIZE 8 1/4 byzantine Size 3 1/2Gilt bronze, 15th 17th century, size 8 with 3. 7mm rounded face band with intricately detailed shoulders of inverted heart form with nubs flanking the cusp. Raised circular bezel, plain as made. This form is well known with a quatrefoil surmounting a saltire to the bezel. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 30. This example, made without that symbolism is very rare and possible the result of the Reformation which started in 1517. Exceptional quality.