15th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with high-relief griffin couchant regardant to each shoulder, collar to the bezel with inset garnet cabochon. 15.08 grams, 26.70mm overall, 18.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167681/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10226-167681. [a video of this item will be available on Timeline Auctions website]