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Actions	medieval signet ring Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2005_numbers\2005.034.01.JPG; 2005.034; ;$ $Archived Images\2005_numbers\2005.034.02.JPG; 2005.034; medieval signet ring; ring, signet$ Object number2005.034 Titlemedieval signet ring DescriptionA medieval bronze signet ring with an oval bezel engraved with a device as yet undeciphered but either a monogram or merchant's mark. Such rings were popular at a time when illiteracy was widespread and those not entitled to bear arms were permitted to seal documents with such rings bearing either a monogram or mark depicting their name or trade, often in the form of a rebus. Bronze signet rings such as this would have been used for everyday transactions and worn on the thumb or first finger. Found at Banff. Production period15th-16th century Object namering, signet Materialbronze Dimensions diameter: 2.3 cm

$Archived Images\2005_numbers\2005.034.01.JPG; 2005.034; ;$

$Archived Images\2005_numbers\2005.034.02.JPG; 2005.034; medieval signet ring; ring, signet$

Object number2005.034

Titlemedieval signet ring

DescriptionA medieval bronze signet ring with an oval bezel engraved with a device as yet undeciphered but either a monogram or merchant's mark. Such rings were popular at a time when illiteracy was widespread and those not entitled to bear arms were permitted to seal documents with such rings bearing either a monogram or mark depicting their name or trade, often in the form of a rebus. Bronze signet rings such as this would have been used for everyday transactions and worn on the thumb or first finger. Found at Banff.

Production period15th-16th century

Object namering, signet

Materialbronze

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