334 - Large Medieval Silver Signet Ring with Intaglio. The Kal Noselson Medieval Collection (Lots 330-335 & 2160-2168)

Large Medieval Silver Signet Ring with Intaglio. The Kal Noselson Medieval Collection (Lots 330-335 & 2160-2168) Circa 14th century A.D. or later Comprising a broad lentoid-section hoop with notch to underside, twist detailing and low-relief nielloed scrolls and hatching; columnar bezel with ropework ornament; inset carnelian intaglio horseman holding a cross (or sword in scabbard) with legend 'MX AFB'. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 559, 604, for type. 18.12 grams, 30.74 mm overall, 18.29 x 20.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1 1/8 in.). (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. Accompanied by correspondence from Derek Content including references from 8 June 1997. 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.