Signet Ring

c. 1550–1600
Diameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
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When pressed into hot wax, a reverse image of the seal would be revealed.

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This type of multiple sided signet ring was popular in the later half of the 17th century.
Signet Ring

Signet Ring

c. 1550–1600

England

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