{"product_id":"late-medieval-silver-signet-ring-with-plain-bezel-modestus-14th-16th-ce-eu-62-us-10","title":"Medieval Silver Signet Ring 'Modestus' (14th-16th CE) EU 62\/US 10","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"87ac3967-04ba-428f-9518-da00d0e05296\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-74\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5c0ca7da-64e6-49bb-a132-ddb9679ca865\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThis late medieval silver signet ring features a flat, undecorated bezel intended for sealing rather than display. Any original engraving has been completely worn away through prolonged use, a common outcome for lightly cut seals of this period and not an indication of later alteration. The broad shoulders, simple hoop, and restrained proportions point to a practical everyday object rather than elite or ceremonial jewelry. Subtle vertical grooves on the shoulders serve as decorative separators typical of late medieval and early post medieval rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eDate: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, 14th–16th century CE\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eRing Size: EU 62 \/ US 10\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, acquired in the 1960s.\u003cbr data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-151-S\u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eCondition: Very good with heavy historical wear, fully smoothed bezel, and stable patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1908\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eFrom the late medieval period onward, many personal seal rings favored function over ornament. Plain bezels were commonly used by merchants, craftsmen, and minor officials who required a practical sealing surface rather than heraldic display. Lightly engraved devices were vulnerable to wear and often disappeared entirely through daily use. Rings like this reflect the utilitarian character of personal administration and commerce in late medieval Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60879119352138,"sku":"R-151-S","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_9746.jpg?v=1768664725","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/late-medieval-silver-signet-ring-with-plain-bezel-modestus-14th-16th-ce-eu-62-us-10","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}