Merovingian Silver Ring with Twisted Bezel
Circa 6th-7th century A.D. A silver finger ring formed as a single rod tapering at both ends, formed into a flat coil and wound around the shank. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 15 (Molain), for type. 2.50 grams, 24.79 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 in.). Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.Property of an East London gentleman.