Post Byzantine Silver Ring with Saint
Circa 15th-16th century A.D. D-section hoop and integral disc bezel, incuse standing nimbate figure with Greek legend 'VH???AIA' (Aglaia meaning 'beautiful'). Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596, for type. 5.30 grams, 22.68 mm overall, 18.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
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Circa 15th-16th century A.D. D-section hoop and integral disc bezel, incuse standing nimbate figure with Greek legend 'VH???AIA' (Aglaia meaning 'beautiful'). Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596, for type. 5.30 grams, 22.68 mm overall, 18.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
