Medieval Ring with Bird
12th-14th century A.D. A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop with an irregular cross-section, supporting an oval-shaped bezel engraved with a pelican standing right within a zigzag border. 1.96 grams, 21.40 mm overall, 17.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4 in.). Private collection formed since the 1940s.UK art market.Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]