Antique French 18KT Gold Signet Ring, Knight's Helmet & Heraldic Shield

£3,950.00

An antique French 18KT gold signet ring, the oval head intaglio engraved with a heraldic shield below a knight's helm. Early 20th century, and struck with the French eagle's head mark for 18KT gold.

The helm is cut in profile above the shield, the arrangement used on a full achievement of arms, and the shield beneath carries three plant devices on a hatched field. The engraving is cut in reverse so that it reads correctly when struck into wax.

At 13.1 grams with a 2.4 by 2.2 cm head, this is a substantial ring that sits square on the finger, in the larger sizes antique gentlemen's signets were usually made in.

Dimensions -
Ring size: UK S / US 9¼ / EU 60
Head: 2.4 x 2.2 cm
Weight: 13.1 grams

Specifications -
Metal: 18KT gold
Hallmark: French eagle's head mark for 18KT gold
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: France
Engraving: Heraldic shield beneath a knight's helm, hand cut intaglio
Ring sizing: Can be resized on request

Condition :
In excellent condition, with minor signs of use.
The engraving remains crisp and would still strike a clean seal.

An antique French 18KT gold signet ring, the oval head intaglio engraved with a heraldic shield below a knight's helm. Early 20th century, and struck with the French eagle's head mark for 18KT gold.

The helm is cut in profile above the shield, the arrangement used on a full achievement of arms, and the shield beneath carries three plant devices on a hatched field. The engraving is cut in reverse so that it reads correctly when struck into wax.

At 13.1 grams with a 2.4 by 2.2 cm head, this is a substantial ring that sits square on the finger, in the larger sizes antique gentlemen's signets were usually made in.

Dimensions -
Ring size: UK S / US 9¼ / EU 60
Head: 2.4 x 2.2 cm
Weight: 13.1 grams

Specifications -
Metal: 18KT gold
Hallmark: French eagle's head mark for 18KT gold
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: France
Engraving: Heraldic shield beneath a knight's helm, hand cut intaglio
Ring sizing: Can be resized on request

Condition :
In excellent condition, with minor signs of use.
The engraving remains crisp and would still strike a clean seal.