Ring
ca. 1863 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Poland-Lithuania was partitioned between Russia and Prussia in 1795, leading to bitter struggles for independence and an unsuccessful uprising in 1863.
This ring was probably worn to symbolise support for Polish independence. It is decorated with the arms of both countries and the motto 'Uisque ad finem' (Never give up).
This ring was probably worn to symbolise support for Polish independence. It is decorated with the arms of both countries and the motto 'Uisque ad finem' (Never give up).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold with applied silver |
| Brief description | Enamelled gold commemorative ring, a silver shield bearing the arms of Poland and Lithuania with the motto 'Usque ad finem' on the bezel and blue enamelled shoulders, made in Western Europe, about 1863. |
| Physical description | Enamelled gold commemorative ring, the oval bezel with an applied silver shield bearing the arms of Poland and Lithuania with the motto 'Usque ad finem'. The shoulders enamelled blue and decorated with a sword, axe, bill and scythe. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Chauncy Hare Townshend |
| Object history | Historical significance: The Poles started an revolt from Russian overlordship on 22 January 1863. On 8 February 1863, Prussia formed an alliance with Russia to put down the revolt and in March, Russia divided Poland in provinces. |
| Historical context | Probably made abroad for a Polish resistance group |
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| Summary | Poland-Lithuania was partitioned between Russia and Prussia in 1795, leading to bitter struggles for independence and an unsuccessful uprising in 1863. This ring was probably worn to symbolise support for Polish independence. It is decorated with the arms of both countries and the motto 'Uisque ad finem' (Never give up). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1831-1869 |
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| Record created | July 11, 2006 |
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