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Signet Ring

late 15th century or early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver signet ring with an octagonal bezel engraved with r and g at right angles in black letters, with a pearled border


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver
Brief description
Silver signet ring with an octagonal bezel engraved with r and g at right angles in black letters, with a pearled border, England, late 15th or early 16th century
Physical description
Silver signet ring with an octagonal bezel engraved with r and g at right angles in black letters, with a pearled border
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.7cm
  • Width: 2.7cm
  • Depth: 1.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
engraved with r and g at right angles (in black letters)
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Found at Taunton Priory
Collection
Accession number
M.260-1962

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2006
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