Medieval Silver 15th -16th century Merchant Shippers Signet Ring

A very rare 15-16th century silver merchant seal/signet ring with engraved ship and merchants marks. The ship on the bezel of this ring may refer to the personal emblem of the owner, be a reference to a family name or perhaps suggest a professional link with trade or shipping. The two similar merchant- or housemarks on the side of the hoop where a mark of property or a family or clan emblem. The mark is unidentified. Probably from a Merchant from Amsterdam / Low Countries.

Material: silver
Date: Late Medieval period, 15th-16th century
Measurement: 26 x 22 mm, ring size: 20 mm USA: 10 1/4
Condition: Extremely fine condition

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