16th-17th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a lentoid-section hoop, shoulders with cuff detailing, clasped-hands motif to the bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 728 for type. 11.17 grams, 23.78mm overall, 19.78mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.