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This exceptional 19th-century intaglio ring hails from France and is likely connected to the noble lineage of the Champagne region. Dating from around 1870, the ring’s intricate silver design and golden intaglio feature a detailed coat of arms crowned with a comtal (count’s) crown, indicating that this piece belonged to a nobleman of the rank of Count—a prestigious title in French nobility.
The coat of arms on the golden shield is divided into two pales: a red lion rampant on a golden field on the right, symbolising bravery and strength, and a gold cross pommée on a blue field on the left, suggesting faith or a Christian connection. Though no exact match for the coat of arms has been found, the elements are consistent with noble families in the Champagne region, especially those with ancestral ties to the medieval Counts of Champagne.
The ring is crafted in silver, with intricate figural depictions, including a lion on one side and a hunter on the other—inspired by historical French military or hunting scenes. Its design echoes the work of celebrated 19th-century jewellers Jules Wièse and François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, who were known for their neo-gothic and neo-renaissance styles.
Stamped with the French ‘Boar head’ hallmark, the ring was crafted in Paris in .800 silver, with a layer of gold on the shield and interior of the band. Weighing a solid 15.87 grams, it feels substantial, with the shield measuring 11mm by 7mm and the ring front at 16mm north to south, tapering to 5mm at the back. It is a UK size S (US size 9).
In superb condition despite its age, this rare ring is a remarkable testament to French aristocracy, with the skilled craftsmanship and historical connections that make it a true collector's piece.
This exceptional 19th-century intaglio ring hails from France and is likely connected to the noble lineage of the Champagne region. Dating from around 1870, the ring’s intricate silver design and golden intaglio feature a detailed coat of arms crowned with a comtal (count’s) crown, indicating that this piece belonged to a nobleman of the rank of Count—a prestigious title in French nobility.
The coat of arms on the golden shield is divided into two pales: a red lion rampant on a golden field on the right, symbolising bravery and strength, and a gold cross pommée on a blue field on the left, suggesting faith or a Christian connection. Though no exact match for the coat of arms has been found, the elements are consistent with noble families in the Champagne region, especially those with ancestral ties to the medieval Counts of Champagne.
The ring is crafted in silver, with intricate figural depictions, including a lion on one side and a hunter on the other—inspired by historical French military or hunting scenes. Its design echoes the work of celebrated 19th-century jewellers Jules Wièse and François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, who were known for their neo-gothic and neo-renaissance styles.
Stamped with the French ‘Boar head’ hallmark, the ring was crafted in Paris in .800 silver, with a layer of gold on the shield and interior of the band. Weighing a solid 15.87 grams, it feels substantial, with the shield measuring 11mm by 7mm and the ring front at 16mm north to south, tapering to 5mm at the back. It is a UK size S (US size 9).
In superb condition despite its age, this rare ring is a remarkable testament to French aristocracy, with the skilled craftsmanship and historical connections that make it a true collector's piece.
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