Medieval Silver Ring with Griffin
14th-16th century A.D. A silver finger ring with carinated shoulders bearing hatched panels, ellipsoid bezel with pelletted border, reserved advancing griffin with arched neck and raised wing. Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.42(C), for type. 13.66 grams, 26.45 mm overall, 21.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1 in.). Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.Property of an East London gentleman. [No Reserve]