Medieval Gold Stirrup Bishop's Ring with Sapphire > Lot No. 1289

Description:
A finger ring with flat-section hoop expanding to a pyramidal bezel with inset sapphire cabochon from a source in Hungary.

Culture/Period:
14th century AD

Measurements:
3.32 grams, 23 mm, internal diameter 17.4 mm (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 15.25, Japan 14)

Size :
1"

Condition:
Very fine condition.

Provenance:
Ex Buckinghamshire collection; acquired in the 1980's.

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 940 - 1,400; USD 1,210 - 1,810)

Auction date: Thursday 4th October 2012 & Friday 5th October 2012 Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £1,750