Medieval Silver Ring - with glass - portable (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Medieval silver ring dating to circa 900–1200 AD, with a square bezel set with iridescent glass, folded silver construction, EU size 56 (US 7½), weight 0.1 kg, acquired in 2025 from the United Kingdom.
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Early medieval silver ring, dated to approximately 900-1200 AD. The ring features a square bezel setting with an iridescent glass insert, whose shimmering surface and partial losses are age-related and typical for early medieval glass.
The setting is made of folded silver, a simple and functional construction commonly found in early medieval everyday and costume jewelry. The ring shank is solid, unadorned, and shows clear forging and usage marks, indicating handcrafted manufacture and long-term use.
The ring's typology and style correspond to early medieval silver rings from European archaeological contexts dating to Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
The piece comes from a larger group of early medieval silver rings from a private British collection, acquired on the Austrian art market before the year 2000. No modern restoration has been carried out. The condition is stable, with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and losses to the glass insert.
An authentic early medieval jewelry piece, suitable for collectors, research purposes, or a museum collection.
Early medieval silver ring, dated to approximately 900-1200 AD. The ring features a square bezel setting with an iridescent glass insert, whose shimmering surface and partial losses are age-related and typical for early medieval glass.
The setting is made of folded silver, a simple and functional construction commonly found in early medieval everyday and costume jewelry. The ring shank is solid, unadorned, and shows clear forging and usage marks, indicating handcrafted manufacture and long-term use.
The ring's typology and style correspond to early medieval silver rings from European archaeological contexts dating to Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
The piece comes from a larger group of early medieval silver rings from a private British collection, acquired on the Austrian art market before the year 2000. No modern restoration has been carried out. The condition is stable, with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and losses to the glass insert.
An authentic early medieval jewelry piece, suitable for collectors, research purposes, or a museum collection.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Metal
Silver
Century/ Timeframe
10-13 Jahrhundert
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
0.1 kg
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Title additional information
with glass - portable
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Ring size
56 (EU) / 16 (IT) / 7 ½ (US)
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
