Tudor Period Silver-gilt Signet Ring Love Birds Heart

Code: 10393

This is a fabulous Renaissance silver-gilt signet ring, dating to the 16th century A.D. The ring is nicely cut with a pair of crowned love-birds, either side a rose and a single heart below. The shoulders are decorated though one side has an old repair/join. The gilding is excellent and intact.  

OBJECT: Signet Ring

CULTURE: Renaissance / Tudor

DATE: c. 16th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Silver-gilt

RING SIZE:    9  (US)     R 3/4   (UK)

SIZE: 20mm x 20mm x 3mm (bezel 13mm x 11mm x 3mm)

WEIGHT:  2.7 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Canterbury.