Post Medieval Skeleton Ring for EB
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Description
Late 16th-17th century AD. A D-section silver hoop with flared shoulders, angled ribbing to the underside developing to facetted shoulders with flower and tendril motifs; discoid bezel with pelletted rim, intaglio facing skeleton with bones in the raised hands, legend to the border in italic script 'memento mori' and blackletter capital initials 'EB'. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914 London, 1974 for discussion. 12 grams, 23mm overall, 18.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2 USA 8 1/4 Europe 18.12 Japan 17) (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s.
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Very fine condition.
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Post Medieval Skeleton Ring for EB
Estimate £400 - £600
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