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Anglo-Norman, 15th century

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Lot Closed

December 15, 11:06 AM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Anglo-Norman, 15th century

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the reverse inscribed in old French: entir vostre suy par tout ma vie [I am wholly yours for all of my life]

gold

28mm., 1 1/8 in.

The lot is deemed as archaeological material found in the UK and may need a license for export.

Christie's South Kensington, 14 November 2000, lot 235;

acquired on the London art market by the present owner after 2011

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