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Holland
17th/18th century
Gold ring, the oval bezel engraved with a monogram in negative (RA?)
17.25 mm internal ring diameter; 11.3 g weight
Dame Joan Evans
Presented by the executors of Mr T.M. Schuller, 1998; WA1998.220
Signet ring: The signet ring has been used to seal business and legal documents since Egyptian times. A variety of devices were employed to distinguish the owner of each seal. From the early 14th century, heraldic shields were in use in Italy, England and France for those entitled to them. In the 15th century a badge and motto was preferred. Merchants or craftsmen who did not bear a coat of arms would use a merchant