FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, SIZE 8 1/4 2 1/2 Sound wearable condition and professionally

Sound wearable condition and professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored

The period was known as the Dark Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire

size 8 1/2 with 3

Flat band of tapered width

Crisp with light surface texture from burial

FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, SIZE 8 1/4 2 1/2 Sound wearable condition and professionallyGilt bronze, 15th 17th century, size 8 with 3. 7mm rounded face band with intricately detailed shoulders of inverted heart form with nubs flanking the cusp. Raised circular bezel, plain as made. This form is well known with a quatrefoil surmounting a saltire to the bezel. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 30. This example, made without that symbolism is very rare and possible the result of the Reformation which started in 1517. Exceptional quality.