{"product_id":"medieval-silver-signet-ring-aldwin-14th-15th-c-ce-eu-57-us-8","title":"Medieval Silver Signet Ring 'Aldwin' (14th-15th c. CE) EU 57\/US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis late medieval silver signet ring, named 'Aldwin,' carries the quiet authority of a personal seal worn through the close of the Middle Ages. Its navette-shaped bezel bears a crudely incised device — likely a merchant's mark or monogram — flanked by radiating star motifs on each shoulder, all hand-wrought from a single sheet of silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Medieval, 14th–15th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver (possibly low-grade alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Intact with fair wear; uneven sulfide tarnish and yellowish deposits preserved in the engraved grooves, consistent with centuries of burial and use\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-19-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eNavette-bezel signet rings hammered from silver sheet were widely used across medieval Europe between the 13th and 15th centuries, particularly in Eastern European and Russian territories where the form is well documented. Such rings served merchants, minor gentry, and townspeople who lacked heraldic arms but needed a personal mark to seal letters, wax, and small contracts. The radiating stars on the shoulders — a common medieval decorative convention — framed the central device, lending both visual balance and a touch of cosmic symbolism to an otherwise utilitarian object. As an antique ring with engraved iconography and documented provenance, 'Aldwin' speaks clearly to the vernacular craft traditions of its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Aldwin' is an authentic medieval silver ring with the soft, worn intimacy of a seal that once closed real correspondence. For the collector of wearable medieval jewelry, its honest patina and hand-cut mark offer a direct link to the everyday bureaucracy of late-medieval life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61653153874250,"sku":"R-19-S","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0596.jpg?v=1776625603","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-silver-signet-ring-aldwin-14th-15th-c-ce-eu-57-us-8","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}