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LOT 1927
Medieval Bronze Clasped Hands Ring
15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.99 grams, 22.70 mm overall, 19.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
With D-section hoop, bezel formed as two clasped hands in 'mane in fede' pattern. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
In the Middle Ages, the signet ring became a distinctive sign of belonging to a specific noble family or clan, or Guild. The ring, with the coat of arms or symbol of the Guild or Corporation engraved on the bezel, was pressed onto melted sealing wax to seal letters, edicts, and contracts, guaranteeing the document's authenticity.
