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Antique 17th Century Engraved Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring
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This rare heraldic silver intaglio signet ring dates from the late 17th century and originates from Western Europe. The flat, octagonal bezel is engraved with a noble family coat of arms depicting an eight pointed star. The silver ring is cast in one piece, the intaglio is framed within a chased octagonal border and the band displays flared and chamfered edges at the shoulders, all features typical of the period.
After looking into heraldry archives, there are a few families in Western Europe which share this coat of arms, notably the Ambrogini family of Italy and the Counts of Waldeck, vassals of Luxembourg since the 14th century (see Ravensbury Antiques instagram post for examples of these coats of arms).
UK ring size P, US size 7.5, 6.08g silver, octagonal bezel measures 14mm x 13mm
A seal or signet ring was used to apply the wearer's personal mark to the sealing wax on a document. The seal then demonstrated the legality of the document and the identification of the issuing authority or individual. Signet rings could be engraved with a coat of arms or crest, an initial, a merchant's mark (a geometric symbol used to mark goods or personal belongings), or a personal symbol. Sixteenth and seventeenth century portraits show signet rings worn on the forefinger or thumb, presumably to make it easy to apply the ring to the wax by turning the hand. They were items of jewellery with a practical function but the use of precious metals and engraved hardstones indicates that they were also signs of status.
- Ring Size:7.5 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Weight:6.08 g
- Style:Stuart
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1680
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2845218699082
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