Medieval Bronze Archer's Ring
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Description from the seller
A fine Medieval bronze archer's ring, composed of a flat-section hoop band that extends into a triangular flange extension. The flange curves outwards, to fit the curve of the archer's release hand. The extension is decorated with a cross-hatched pattern border. The decoration finishes at the shoulders of the ring, with the rest of the band being plain. A beautiful dark patina and minor encrustation to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with age and use, such as chipping and warping to the edges of the ring, scratches, and pitting.
Archer's rings were worn on the thumb of the archer's release hand to protect it from the bowstring during a thumb draw. They were made from a range of materials, including leather, stone, bone, metals (such as bronze as with this piece), The bowstring would rest on the inner pad of the archer's thumb, so the ring would become a barrier against the string, with the string resting on the flat of the ring when the bow was drawn. They were both practical ornaments for archers and also came to be a symbol of power, used to signify social status and ranks.
Measurements: W 2.2cm
Closest UK Ring size: R 1/2
Provenance: Ex Wiltshire collection U.K., 30-40 years ago
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
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.
A fine Medieval bronze archer's ring, composed of a flat-section hoop band that extends into a triangular flange extension. The flange curves outwards, to fit the curve of the archer's release hand. The extension is decorated with a cross-hatched pattern border. The decoration finishes at the shoulders of the ring, with the rest of the band being plain. A beautiful dark patina and minor encrustation to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with age and use, such as chipping and warping to the edges of the ring, scratches, and pitting.
Archer's rings were worn on the thumb of the archer's release hand to protect it from the bowstring during a thumb draw. They were made from a range of materials, including leather, stone, bone, metals (such as bronze as with this piece), The bowstring would rest on the inner pad of the archer's thumb, so the ring would become a barrier against the string, with the string resting on the flat of the ring when the bow was drawn. They were both practical ornaments for archers and also came to be a symbol of power, used to signify social status and ranks.
Measurements: W 2.2cm
Closest UK Ring size: R 1/2
Provenance: Ex Wiltshire collection U.K., 30-40 years ago
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
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
Medieval
Century/timeframe
Circa 12th–15th century
Name of object
Archer's Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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