Renaissance Gilded Silver Seal Ring with IHS Christogram
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Renaissance silver-gilt seal ring, dating from the mid-16th to early 17th century, with an oval bezel engraved with the IHS Christogram, a cross and three nails.
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Silver-gilt seal ring with a prominent oval bezel. A central oval panel is slightly raised and is engraved with the sacred Christogram IHS, surmounted by a cross and three nails below. The panel is framed by a ribbed border which depicts the sun. The shoulders and first part of the hoop are decorated with incised geometric motifs.
Outside diameter: ± 25,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 22,6 x 18,6 mm
Bezel: ± 18,3 mm
Condition: good condition with visible wear, surface deposits and age-related patina. The gilding is mostly preserved, with rubbing and losses to the high points. The border of the bezel shows some loss, the central panel is still complete.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> The Jesuits very strongly used the IHS symbol. It became especially associated with the Society of Jesus, founded by Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century.
The Jesuit emblem commonly shows IHS with a cross rising from the H, often surrounded by rays, and sometimes with three nails below. Because of this, an IHS with a cross or radiating motif suggests Jesuit or post-medieval Catholic devotional use.
The Jesuits, formally known as the Society of Jesus, are a Catholic religious order founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish nobleman and former soldier. Their history is marked by their rapid growth, influential missions, and significant role in education and the Counter-Reformation.
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This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Silver-gilt seal ring with a prominent oval bezel. A central oval panel is slightly raised and is engraved with the sacred Christogram IHS, surmounted by a cross and three nails below. The panel is framed by a ribbed border which depicts the sun. The shoulders and first part of the hoop are decorated with incised geometric motifs.
Outside diameter: ± 25,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 22,6 x 18,6 mm
Bezel: ± 18,3 mm
Condition: good condition with visible wear, surface deposits and age-related patina. The gilding is mostly preserved, with rubbing and losses to the high points. The border of the bezel shows some loss, the central panel is still complete.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> The Jesuits very strongly used the IHS symbol. It became especially associated with the Society of Jesus, founded by Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century.
The Jesuit emblem commonly shows IHS with a cross rising from the H, often surrounded by rays, and sometimes with three nails below. Because of this, an IHS with a cross or radiating motif suggests Jesuit or post-medieval Catholic devotional use.
The Jesuits, formally known as the Society of Jesus, are a Catholic religious order founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish nobleman and former soldier. Their history is marked by their rapid growth, influential missions, and significant role in education and the Counter-Reformation.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Renaissance
Century/timeframe
mid-16th to early 17th century AD
Name of object
Seal Ring with IHS Christogram
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Gilded Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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