Medieval Gold, Garnet Ring

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Medieval gold ring with a small garnet cabochon set in the bezel and fine granulation on the shoulders, dating to c. 12th–14th century A.D., weighing 5.1 g, size USA 6½ (GB M), in excellent/intact condition, provenance Private British collection, acquired in 2017 from the United Kingdom.

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Solid gold ring, the upper bezel inserted with a small cabochon garnet, the shoulders embellished with a fine granules. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 6 1/2 - GB=M - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight=5.1 grms
Culture: Medieval, c. 12th-14th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private British collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Solid gold ring, the upper bezel inserted with a small cabochon garnet, the shoulders embellished with a fine granules. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 6 1/2 - GB=M - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight=5.1 grms
Culture: Medieval, c. 12th-14th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private British collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
Medieval, c. 12th - 14th Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2017
Material
Garnet, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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