WESTERN EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL SILVER RING WITH SHIELD SHAPED BEZEL

WESTERN EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL SILVER RING WITH SHIELD SHAPED BEZEL

Ca. AD 1300 - 1400.
A Western European Medieval silver ring with shield shaped bezel. It has a round hoop with a polygonal section. In medieval times, silver rings were worn by men as symbols of wealth and authority. Often adorned with intricate designs or family crests, these rings were prized possessions passed down through generations. Beyond mere adornment, they served as seals for official documents or markers of allegiance to lords or guilds. With their durability and lustrous appearance, silver rings represented prestige and sophistication in medieval male fashion, embodying the values and aspirations of the era.
Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 2g
Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.