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Code: 11212
This is a nice late medieval silver-gilt signet ring, dating to the 15th - 16th century. The oval bezel is engraved with a cruciger type device, personalized with a letter 'R'. The border is engrailed with 14 points. The ring also bears decorated shoulders, with floral sprays. This is a nice ring that would have once belonged to a merchant, used to seal and authenticate his letters and transactions. the ring displays some wear to the gilding but is otherwise intact and in good wearable condition.
OBJECT: Signet Ring
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: c. 15th - 16th century A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver-gilt
RING SIZE: 7 3/4 (US) P 1/2 (UK)
SIZE: 20.78mm x 21.13mm x 4.71mm (bezel 17.44 x 19mm)
WEIGHT: 8.98 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. Worcestershire Collection