Lot 190 , A medieval bronze iconographic ring, France, 15th century

A medieval bronze iconographic ring, France, 15th century, the elongated octagonal central panel engraved with a crowned figure of St Catherine of Alexandria, holding a wheel and feather quill, size R, accompanied by a catalogue card and wax seal impression

Provenance: formerly in the collection of Dame Joan Evans (1893-1977)

Cf.: British Museum, collection no. AF692, for a similar French iconographic ring depicting the Madonna and Child
£50-70

Condition:
Condition commensurate with age, carving still clear, some wear to stippled border, traces of original gilding