MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN MAN’S RING, 13th-15th CENTURY SIZE 3 1/4 3/14/2023 flared at the shoulders

flared at the shoulders

Perhaps commemorating a voyage

137 for an identical example

Circular with overlapping prongs band as was specific to Vikings

Rare large in size and has wonderful character

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN MAN’S RING, 13th-15th CENTURY SIZE 3 1/4 3/14/2023 flared at the shoulders13th 15th century AD. Silvered bronze, size 3 with ridged face band, 2. 5mm at the bottom flaring to the shoulders. These evidently served as signet rings for owners accomplished enough to wear jewelry but illiterate. Illiteracy or limited literacy was common and probably the norm in most cultures at the time. The signet served as a mans seal as binding as a signature. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored for contemporary