Renaissance Silver Claddag ring - Valentine's Day gift

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An 18th‑century silver Claddagh ring in very good condition, size 16 mm, head 17 × 17 mm, weight 1.42 g, featuring the hands‑holding‑a‑crowned‑heart motif symbolising friendship, love and loyalty, supplied with a jewelry box and provenance from France.

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This original silver Claddagh ring dates from the 18th century. The Claddagh design, depicting two hands holding a crowned heart, symbolises friendship, love and loyalty.

The ring is made of silver. Such rings were traditionally worn as personal jewellery and occasionally exchanged as tokens of affection or commitment.

A perfect Valentine day gift - Jewelry box included.

Material: Silver
Period: Post Medieval, 18th century
Measurement: overall: approx. 17 x 17 mm, ringsize: 16 mm ( 5/6 USA)
Weight: 1,42 grams
Condition Good, see photos.

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Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Previously the property from a French private collector; acquired on the European art market around 2000.

Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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This original silver Claddagh ring dates from the 18th century. The Claddagh design, depicting two hands holding a crowned heart, symbolises friendship, love and loyalty.

The ring is made of silver. Such rings were traditionally worn as personal jewellery and occasionally exchanged as tokens of affection or commitment.

A perfect Valentine day gift - Jewelry box included.

Material: Silver
Period: Post Medieval, 18th century
Measurement: overall: approx. 17 x 17 mm, ringsize: 16 mm ( 5/6 USA)
Weight: 1,42 grams
Condition Good, see photos.

International registered Delivery.

Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Previously the property from a French private collector; acquired on the European art market around 2000.

Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

Culture
Renaissance
Century/ Timeframe
18th century
Name of object
Claddag ring - Valentine's Day gift
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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