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Medieval Initial Signet Ring Initial Letter 'I' or 'J'

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Code: 10181



This is a nice medieval signet ring, dating to the 15th century A.D. The ring is decorated with an initial letter 'I' or 'J', likely the first letter of a name such as 'John' or James. The initial is engraved in 'black letter' script, in use during the 15th and early 16th century. The band is decorated with a rope-work effect, in excellent excavated condition.

OBJECT: Signet Ring

CULTURE: Medieval

DATE: c. 1420 - 1520 A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze

RING SIZE:   6 3/4 (US)      N 1/2 (UK)

SIZE: 21.68mm x 20mm x 2mm (bezel 10mm x 5mm) 

WEIGHT: 2.04 grams

PROVENANCE: Found in Nottinghamshire, England.