Code: 12016
This is a large medieval bronze signet ring, dating to the 15th - 16th century. The device consists of an aspersorium (Holy Water bucket) with a handle. Such a signet may have been worn by a merchant to seal and authenticate transactions and letters. The ring is rather worn with much of the original mercury-gold gilding missing. It is a large and robust ring in excellent excavated condition.
OBJECT: Signet Ring
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: c. 15th - 16th century AD
MATERIAL: Bronze
RING SIZE: 11 (US) V 1/2 (UK)
SIZE: 25mm x 26mm x 5mm (bezel 18mm x 14mm x 2mm)
WEIGHT: 15.88 grams
PROVENANCE: A metal detecting find from Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
