{"product_id":"medieval-silver-seal-ring-mercator-13th-c-ad-eu-68-us-12-5","title":"Medieval Silver Seal Ring 'Mercator' (13th c. AD) EU 68\/US 12.5","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=\"113\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eA medieval silver merchant’s seal ring with a flat section rounded hoop and circular engraved bezel, dating to the 13th century. The bezel displays a heraldic composition with a central horizontal bar, flowing linear extensions, a fleur de lis above flanked by leafy branches, and an inverted triangular element below. The outer border is framed by a continuous row of evenly spaced triangular notches, forming a defined sealing edge. The engraving is arranged for clear wax impressions, reflecting its function as a working seal used in commercial or administrative contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eDate: Medieval, 13th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eRing Size: EU 68 \/ US 12.5\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eProvenance: London Ancient Art collector, formerly in a London private collection, acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-179-S\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eCondition: Good, with surface wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1701\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eDuring the 12th and 13th centuries, merchant seal rings played a central role in European commercial life. Traders and guild members used engraved rings to authenticate documents, contracts, and goods, ensuring trust in expanding urban markets. Heraldic devices and fleur de lis motifs conveyed identity, status, and in some cases regional or familial associations. Such rings were both practical instruments of business and visible symbols of a merchant’s authority within the growing towns of 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","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61203935035722,"sku":"R-179-S","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0437.jpg?v=1772137887","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-silver-seal-ring-mercator-13th-c-ad-eu-68-us-12-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}