The Ancient Medieval Giant Eagle Silver Ring
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This substantial 15th-century Eastern European ring features an eagle with its wings spread. The shoulders each feature an intaglio frond leading to lateral disc panels each with a fleur-de-lys motif. To the base is a knop.
At a staggering 44.12 grams, this ring is a large and bold piece of fully wearable medieval statement jewellery.
Provenance: Acquired from an established BNTA and AIAA registered ancient art dealer. Formerly from the private collection of a Russian gentleman living in London; acquired from a Chelsea collector in the 2000s; the Chelsea collection having been formed from 1970-1990s.
See Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 617 for a similar type of ring. The iconography of the ring is European but the inspiration for the type, with raised knops to the hoop, is probably Islamic - Seljuk or Timurid in origin (see Chadour, 1994, items 530, 533, 535).
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The Details
- Era
- 15th century
- Metal
- Tests as Silver
- Weight
- 44.12g
- Head Size
- 19.12mm x 18.74mm
- Size
- T — US 9¾ · EU 61.2
- Condition
- Good
This item is not included in our Complimentary Resizing service. As an ancient artefact we will not alter it.
Why We Love It
- Staggeringly weighty at 44.18g
- An incredible piece of wearable medieval history
- Stunning engraving to the rings head and shoulders
- Independent Expert Report
Independent Expert Report
This ring includes an independent jewellery assessment report completed by Crystal Clear Valuations (FJVA FIRV FGA DGA FNAJ AJP PJValDip PJGemDip PJDip PJManDip). The certificate is included with your purchase and a scanned copy can be seen in the image gallery above.
The Ancient Medieval Giant Eagle Silver Ring