Norman Gold Filigree Finger Ring > Lot No. 1002

Description:
A gold finger ring formed from filigree comprising a hoop of six filaments, the central two beaded; the bezel a complex knot formed with bands of four filaments, the central two beaded.

Culture/Period:
Circa 11th-12th century AD

Measurements:
Gold, 3.40 grams, 22 mm overall (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19)

Size :
1"

Condition:
Very fine condition.

References:
Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings plate 59(F).

Provenance:
Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1985.

Comments notes:
This item is accompanied by an XRF ancient metal test certificate from Oxford X-ray Fluorescence Ltd.

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (EUR 2,480 - 3,720; USD 3,170 - 4,750)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £4,400