C. 16th-17th century Nice Tudor period silver ring with clasped hands. A feather ring is a ring design, where two hands meet and are folded in friendship, love or engagement. The design is ancient and stems from the Roman Period. It became known in the Middle Ages from the 12th century and in the newer times. The name fede stems from the Italian world mani i fede or hands that are folded in faith. Slight crack to band otherwise good clear detail. Size: 20mm int diam - UK Ring Size S Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from Ex polish colletion.