16th century AD. A narrow flat-section bronze hoop with floral panels to the shoulders, square bezel with tapering cell and inset rock crystal(?) facetted gem. Cf. Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914 London, 1974 plate 28(B) for type. 3.82 grams, 24mm overall, 17.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2 USA 7 1/2 Europe 15.76 Japan 15) (1"). Property of North West London gentleman; acquired from a London collector in the late 1990s; previously in a private collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; with old tag stating 'Bought by G. F Lawrence at a London auction in 1937 Bronze ring, late 16th century, found in London, date not recorded'.

Fine condition.