Medieval -Silver ring with a green glass cabochon and a relief-ornamented bezel- Ring (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Medieval silver ring with an oval bezel and a central green translucent glass cabochon, approx. 18 mm inner diameter, weight 1.21 g, in good used condition with natural patina, dating to the Medieval period (15th–18th century) and acquired in 2004 in Vienna from a private collection; export license not required within the EU and no shipments outside the EU.
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Description from the seller
Medieval ring with oval-shaped bezel, abundantly decorated in relief, featuring a central cabochon of translucent green-toned crystal. The cabochon is surrounded by a metal rim and flanked by an elaborate symmetric ornamentation based on stylized vegetal motifs. The relief decoration and the symmetric arrangement of the side elements give the ring a characteristic look of medieval goldsmithing.
A small-format piece of medieval jewelry, with particularly striking decoration on the bezel.
Material: Silver
Era: Medieval
Interior diameter: approx. 18 mm
Weight: 1.21 g
Condition: Good state of preservation, with natural patina and signs of use typical of its age.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipments outside the EU.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna at the Art and Antiquities fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
I suggest keeping a copy of the auction, which will serve as a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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1542/NAM
Medieval ring with oval-shaped bezel, abundantly decorated in relief, featuring a central cabochon of translucent green-toned crystal. The cabochon is surrounded by a metal rim and flanked by an elaborate symmetric ornamentation based on stylized vegetal motifs. The relief decoration and the symmetric arrangement of the side elements give the ring a characteristic look of medieval goldsmithing.
A small-format piece of medieval jewelry, with particularly striking decoration on the bezel.
Material: Silver
Era: Medieval
Interior diameter: approx. 18 mm
Weight: 1.21 g
Condition: Good state of preservation, with natural patina and signs of use typical of its age.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipments outside the EU.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna at the Art and Antiquities fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
I suggest keeping a copy of the auction, which will serve as a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
When bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
The supplier guarantees that they acquired this item legally.
Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance.
1542/NAM
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Metal
-Silver ring with a green glass cabochon and a relief-ornamented bezel-
Century/timeframe
15th-18th C. AD
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
1.21 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Austria
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
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.
