Code: 13088
This is a nice late medieval bronze signet ring, dating to the 14th - 15th century. The ring is a large, robust example, designed for everyday use by merchants for sealing letters and documents. The bezel is cut with a device of the letter I flanked by two stars. This type of signet ring is a well-known English type, recorded as SUR-1E9C1C, LEIC-5170A3 and WILT-F88607.
OBJECT: Signet Ring
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: c. 14th - 15th century A.D.
MATERIAL: Bronze
RING SIZE: 9 1/2 (US) S 3/4 (UK)
SIZE: 22mm x 22mm x 10mm
WEIGHT: 3.80 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Truro, United Kingdom
