Fine Jewellery - 15th July 2021

Lot 1376

A late Renaissance gold signet 'mission' ring

Estimate £6,500 - £7,500

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Description

A late Renaissance gold signet 'mission' ring, c.1620, the circular ring head inscribed 'IHS', for the Latin 'Iesus Hominum Salvator' (Jesus, Saviour of men), within engraved circular border, with further engraved decoration to the shoulders, size Q, 4g