14th Nov, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 399
 

399

A Ring, possibly Medieval, a triangular shaped cabochon purpley-red stone collet set in a...

A Ring, possibly Medieval, a triangular shaped cabochon purpley-red stone collet set in a yellow mount, on a wire shank, finger size O approximately

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

The setting is worn and the shank is out of shape. It bears no marks, nor stamps. In our opinion it would test as gold. Tests on the stone were not conclusive. Possibly a ruby, but sold unidentified. Gross weight 1.6 grams. CR made 30th September 2014

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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 14th Nov, 2014

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