HUGE RARE MEDIEVAL SILVER MERCHANT'S SEAL RING Ca. AD 1200 - 1400. A beautiful silver gilt ring with a round hoop adorned with three ridges composed of lines of pellets, which expand on the shoulders to form a round bezel, designed to be used as a seal. The bezel is engraved with complicated symbols a Christian monogram and personal initials, the symbols are framed with a thread-like line. The size and work are impressive suggesting the ring could possibly belong to a royal merchant or nobleman from a Crusaders period. Size: D: 20.98mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; Weight: 31g. Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.