Decorated Renaissance Silver Signet Ring

This is a nice Renaissance silver signet ring, dating to the 16th century A.D. The bezel is decorated with a cruciform design, for use as a private seal. The shoulders of the ring are ornately sculpted and originally set with black enamel. It is a good example, intact and wearable.

OBJECT: Signet Ring

CULTURE: Renaissance - Tudor Period

DATE: c. 1500 - 1600 A.D.

MATERIAL: Silver

RING SIZE:  6 1/2 (US)    N  (UK)

SIZE: 24mm x 23mm x 3mm (bezel 12mm x 12mm x 5mm)

WEIGHT: 6.6 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection, Munich.