MEDIEVAL SILVER RING WITH NIELLO CROSSES
Ca1200 AD. An interesting Holy Lands ring with Maltese crosses on bezel; niello inlay; possibly Knights Hospitaller guild; the inner band is later addition to re-enforcing the ring so it was probably worn in the Post Medieval period too; suggesting a long line of inheritance. Good Condition; wearable; D:19mm/L:25mm UK SIZE T; US SIZE 9; 6gr;Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in the 1970s then passed by descent. All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with a professional Certificate of Authenticity.
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Ca1200 AD. An interesting Holy Lands ring with Maltese crosses on bezel; niello inlay; possibly Knights Hospitaller guild; the inner band is later addition to re-enforcing the ring so it was probably worn in the Post Medieval period too; suggesting a long line of inheritance. Good Condition; wearable; D:19mm/L:25mm UK SIZE T; US SIZE 9; 6gr;Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in the 1970s then passed by descent. All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with a professional Certificate of Authenticity.
