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16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring "Blossoming Love"
$660.00
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- Modified Item: No
- Brand: Antique
- Item must be returned within: 14 Days
- Antique: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Material: Silver
- Refund will be given as: Money Back
- Metal: Silver
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Description
This is a rare Renaissance silver-gilt fede betrothal ring, dating to the 16th century. The bezel depicts a pair of clasped hands, from which a blossoming (flowering) heart emerges. This refers to ‘blossoming’ love, indicative of this being a betrothal or engagement ring. The openwork band represents two bands geometrically interlaced into a single band, alluding to two lives joined as one (again referring to a marriage). The ring is in excellent condition, intact and with a lovely lemon gold gilding. A fabulous early ring in wearable condition!
OBJECT:
Betrothal Ring
CULTURE:
Renaissance/Tudor
DATE:
c. 1480 – 1580 AD
MATERIAL:
Silver-gilt
RING SIZE:
8 (US) Q (UK)
SIZE:
21.58mm x 21.34mm x 5.27mm
WEIGHT:
3.82 grams
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in a private collection London, originally acquired from Peter Szuhay (London)
This ring is unconditionally guaranteed to be an antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.
