16th century AD. An octagonal bezel with incised border, D-section hoop, intaglio design of a lion rampant beneath a crowned or crested helmet with curled mantle, initials 'BL' above. 8.94 grams, 24.63mm overall, 20.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a Leicester collector; acquired by his father before 1962; thence by descent 1980.