Medieval Gold Ring with Hercules Knot
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€ 420
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400
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Medieval gold ring with a Hercules knot bezel dating to the 12th–13th century, in excellent condition, about 3 grams, inside diameter 1.7 cm (USA size 6 / UK size L/M), provenance from a British private collection prior to 2000, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Of solid gold, the shank made of a single twisted wire leading to a bezel fashioned into Hercules knot pattern, twisted around the opposite end. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 6 - GB= L/M - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Gold, 3 grms
Culture: Medieval, c. 12th-13th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. British private collection acquired 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.
Of solid gold, the shank made of a single twisted wire leading to a bezel fashioned into Hercules knot pattern, twisted around the opposite end. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 6 - GB= L/M - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Gold, 3 grms
Culture: Medieval, c. 12th-13th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. British private collection acquired 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 - 13th Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Hercules Knot
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
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
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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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.
