Ring
1800-1870 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This was described as 18th century when it was acquired, and as 'used as a weapon by peasant lads in Upper Bavaria from about 1700 to the present time'. It would certainly fulfil that function very well. It was bought for five shillings and one penny at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast brass |
| Brief description | Heavy cast brass ring with spikes on the bezel, Bavaria (Germany), 1800-1870. |
| Physical description | Large heavy finger ring of cast brass, with a flat octagonal bezel with five points sticking out of it. |
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| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This was described as 18th century when it was acquired, and as 'used as a weapon by peasant lads in Upper Bavaria from about 1700 to the present time'. It would certainly fulfil that function very well. It was bought for five shillings and one penny at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 916-1872 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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