{"product_id":"medieval-signet-ring-with-quatrefoil-wolfram-13th-15th-century-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","title":"Medieval Signet Ring 'Wolfram' (13th-15th c. AD) EU 50\/US 5.25","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eA cast copper alloy signet ring with integral hoop and polygonal flat bezel, dating to the High to Late Medieval period. The bezel bears a moulded four lobed foliate device arranged in cruciform symmetry around a central pellet. The interstices are filled with radiating linear strokes, creating a subtle star like visual effect. The shoulders are decorated in relief, and the ring retains a strong green patina consistent with age and long burial. Rings of this type functioned as personal seals and symbolic ornaments, with foliate and cross based symmetry often associated with protection and Christian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eMaterial: Copper alloy\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eDate: High to Late Medieval, 13th–15th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, acquired before the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-166-B\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eCondition: Good, with strong green patina and surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1725\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eDuring the later Middle Ages, signet rings were worn across urban and rural Europe by merchants, artisans, clerics, and minor officials. Bold foliate and cruciform designs provided clear impressions in wax while also expressing personal belief and symbolic meaning. The four lobed device reflects a long lived decorative tradition that blends vegetal ornament with Christian cross symmetry. Such rings served both administrative purposes and as daily worn markers of identity and faith within medieval society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61132485263690,"sku":"R-166-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0024.jpg?v=1771429705","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/medieval-signet-ring-with-quatrefoil-wolfram-13th-15th-century-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}