Medieval Signet Ring with Lion
14th-15th century AD. A bronze finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with scooped shoulders, octagonal bezel with intaglio lion rampant. Bagot, J., Ed. El Legado de Hefesto, Hephaestus Legacy, A memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, Barcelona, 2012, p.243, no. 656; accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages. 4.00 grams, 22.14mm overall, 17.49mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From an important North West London collection; formerly in the Hephaestus collection.
Very fine condition.
Estimate: 400 - 600