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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Signet Ring

1550-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver signet ring, formerly gilt, the oval bezel engraved with 'I' and 'S' joined by a true-lover's knot


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver, formerly gilt
Brief description
Silver signet ring, formerly gilt, the oval bezel engraved with 'S' and 'I' joined by a true-lover's knot, possibly England, 1550-1600.
Physical description
Silver signet ring, formerly gilt, the oval bezel engraved with 'I' and 'S' joined by a true-lover's knot
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.7cm
  • Width: 2.8cm
  • Depth: 1.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
engraved with 'I and S', joined by a true-lover's knot
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Collection
Accession number
838-1871

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Record createdDecember 15, 2005
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