Small Vintage "Crest Ring" in Matte Gold, Sheffield 1978

Under the Sign of the Griffin

Small Vintage "Crest Ring" in Matte Gold, Sheffield 1978

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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The griffin is one of the oldest mythical creatures in European art history. It is a hybrid creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. As such, it combines the characteristics of two animals that have been regarded as symbols of strength and dominion since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, it found its way into European heraldry, where, like the lion and the eagle, it embodies strength, courage, and vigilance as a heraldic animal. The signet ring presented here features the head of a griffin as a heraldic figure. The design follows the British tradition of depicting not the complete family coat of arms on signet rings, but often only its crest. This type of heraldic ring is known as a “crest ring.” However, without further evidence, it is impossible to determine whether the griffin on our ring actually traces back to a specific family. Its exact provenance remains unknown. With its traditional design, the ring draws on a long history of British signet and crest rings, which had lost none of their popularity even in the 20th century. As the ring’s hallmark indicates, it was assayed and stamped in Sheffield in 1978.

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Under the Sign of the Griffin

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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