{"product_id":"french-mid-19th-century-neo-renaissance-silver-intaglio-signet-ring-style-of-jules-wiese-froment-meurice-figural-greyhound-coat-of-arms","title":"Antique French Silver Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking 19th-century French Neo-Renaissance silver intaglio ring, crafted in the manner of Jules Wièse and Froment-Meurice, two of the most celebrated Parisian jewellers of the period. Dating to around 1840, this intricately designed ring features a milky blue chalcedony intaglio, engraved with a French heraldic coat of arms depicting two roses and a lion. This particular crest was adopted by several noble French families, including the Begon, Joisel, and Oudan families of Champagne (see final image for comparison).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bezel-set intaglio is flanked by two sculpted greyhounds, a heraldic symbol associated with loyalty, faithfulness, and nobility—a widely used motif in French decorative arts and aristocratic insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring is stamped on the outer band with an antique French control mark, which appears to be the ‘mask’ silver mark, indicating it was made in Paris between 1819-1838. Additionally, the inner band bears later English stamps, which suggest it was imported and resold in Britain at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJules Wièse (1818-1890), a German-born chiseller and master jeweller, worked closely with the renowned Parisian goldsmith François-Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855), producing exceptional pieces in the Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance styles. Together, they created some of the most significant works of 19th-century French goldsmithing, including the reliquary of the Talisman of Charlemagne for Emperor Napoleon III (1855) and the sword of Marshal de Mac-Mahon (1860). A similar example of their work is held in the British Museum (item AF.2558) (see final image for reference).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRing size: UK N \/ US 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntaglio dimensions: 11mm x 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight: 7.94g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaterial: Silver with antique French and later English hallmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and exquisitely crafted piece, embodying the refined artistry of mid-19th-century French jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954492494132,"sku":"","price":4325000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3602-2.jpg?v=1762374556","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/ko-kr\/products\/french-mid-19th-century-neo-renaissance-silver-intaglio-signet-ring-style-of-jules-wiese-froment-meurice-figural-greyhound-coat-of-arms","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}