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Signet Ring

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold signet ring with a circular bezel engraved with the name thomas atherton in black letter and a bird. Inscribed behind honour et ioe with shoulders engraved with sprigs

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold
Brief description
Gold signet ring with a circular bezel engraved with the name thomas atherton in black letter and a bird. Inscribed behind honour et ioe with shoulders engraved with sprigs, England, 15th century
Physical description
Gold signet ring with a circular bezel engraved with the name thomas atherton in black letter and a bird. Inscribed behind honour et ioe with shoulders engraved with sprigs
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.9cm
  • Width: 2.7cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • engraved with the name thomas atherton in black letter
  • Inscribed behind honour et ioe
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.251-1962

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Record createdFebruary 15, 2006
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