Ring
1800-1830 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Schwäbisch Gmünd, a small town in south Germany, has produced silver objects and jewellery since the 14th century. By the first half of the 19th century it was the main centre of production for small silver items in the region. The silversmiths specialised in popular and devotional jewellery. They sold their work at markets throughout the Alpine region, and at major international trade fairs all over Europe.
Jewellery set with Hirschgrandln (deer’s teeth) was very popular as a hunting souvenir throughout the Alpine region in the 19th century, and is still being made today. This ring is typical of traditional rings from that area. It is marked on the inside of the shank with the unicorn’s head mark of Schwäbisch Gmünd.
Jewellery set with Hirschgrandln (deer’s teeth) was very popular as a hunting souvenir throughout the Alpine region in the 19th century, and is still being made today. This ring is typical of traditional rings from that area. It is marked on the inside of the shank with the unicorn’s head mark of Schwäbisch Gmünd.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt set with deer's teeth and red and green pastes |
| Brief description | Silver-gilt ring with a double bezel set with two deer's teeth (Hirschgrandln) surrounded by pastes, Schwäbisch Gmünd (South Germany), 1800-1830. |
| Physical description | Silver-gilt ring with a broad shank decorated with diagonal bars. The double bezel is set with two deer's teeth, surrounded by small red and green pastes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Unicorn’s head in square frame. (On inside centre back of shank.)
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| Historical context | Probably an example of peasant jewellery. A wolf's tooth was a hunting charm which later also ensured successful teething in a baby |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Schwäbisch Gmünd, a small town in south Germany, has produced silver objects and jewellery since the 14th century. By the first half of the 19th century it was the main centre of production for small silver items in the region. The silversmiths specialised in popular and devotional jewellery. They sold their work at markets throughout the Alpine region, and at major international trade fairs all over Europe. Jewellery set with Hirschgrandln (deer’s teeth) was very popular as a hunting souvenir throughout the Alpine region in the 19th century, and is still being made today. This ring is typical of traditional rings from that area. It is marked on the inside of the shank with the unicorn’s head mark of Schwäbisch Gmünd. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 170-1872 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2006 |
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