Signet Ring
late 16th century (made)
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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
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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 |
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Marks and inscriptions | engraved with the initials FGMN (For fergiss mein nicht)
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Object history | ex Waterton Collection |
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Accession number | 815-1871 |
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Record created | February 13, 2006 |
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