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Signet Ring

late 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold signet ring with an oval bezel set with a crystal with two engraved shields mounted over foil with the sacred monogram, forget-me-nots and a fleur-de-lis, with the initials FGMN


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold with a crystal and foil
Brief description
Gold signet ring with an oval bezel set with a crystal with two engraved shields mounted over foil with the sacred monogram, forget-me-nots and a fleur-de-lis, initialled FGMN, Germany, late 16th century
Physical description
Gold signet ring with an oval bezel set with a crystal with two engraved shields mounted over foil with the sacred monogram, forget-me-nots and a fleur-de-lis, with the initials FGMN
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.2cm
  • Width: 2cm
  • Depth: 0.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
engraved with the initials FGMN (For fergiss mein nicht)
Translation
Forget me not
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
815-1871

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2006
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