Item Details
Description
Circa 1100-1400 A.D. Comprising a large sub-circular hoop with four evenly spaced ovate bezels giving an octagonal appearance to the hoop; the bezels with a moulded collar to each side and with a deeply incised symbol: one with a Trewhiddle style beast(?); the second with a symbol resembling lower case Omega sign; the third and fourth bezel with two upper case Omega symbols oriented horizontally with the bases at the centre of the bezel. See Portable Antiquities Scheme no. YORYM-EA5D0E and HAMP-C25EF3, for earlier rings with ovate bezels. 4.55 grams, 26.17 mm overall, 20.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 in.).
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near North Yorkshire, UK, in 31 July 2022, by Mark Didlick. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-110C9F.
[No Reserve]
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near North Yorkshire, UK, in 31 July 2022, by Mark Didlick. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-110C9F.
[No Reserve]
Buyer's Premium
- 35%
Late Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ring with Four Ovate Bezels
Estimate £500 - £700
Starting Price
£5
1 bidder is watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Harwich, Essex, UKSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
TimeLine Auctions Antiquities Sale - Day 1
Harwich, Essex, UK
Recommended Items
TOP