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Find Out MoreAustralian 19th Century 18ct Gold Fede Ring
№ 216T
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A 19th century 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold FedeThe clasped hands, or fede motif (Italian for 'faith'), symbolises the marriage union as the joining of hands in a handshake marks the consecration of the marriage ceremony. It is one of the earliest and most enduring of motifs used in jewellery- seen as far back as Ancient Roman times. Claddagh rings (two hands holding a crowned heart) seen from the Georgia... More ring that was made in Australia. It is signed Turner inside the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More. WJ Turner was based in Beechworth, Victoria and was a well known man in his time. He exhibited at the London International Exhibition in 1862. His main field was the gold setting of precious stones from the Ovens and Woolshed districts of Victoria, although, as in this example of a Fede ring he made other items. This ring is finely made and dates from around the 1860s.
The fede ring has a long history dating back to antiquity. The major hallmarkSystem of marking precious metals, not required on antique jewellery, but sometimes marks can be found.
More of this type of ring is the motif of two hands traditionally one female and the other male, clasped together. Known from the original Italian “mani in fede” (hands in faith and trust), this style of ring was popular during the Renaissance and given as a token of betrothal.
A wonderful early Australian Fede ring.
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Item Number:
№ 216T
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Measurements:
Width across top of ring
Place of Origin:
Australia
Discovered:
4 years ago
Hallmarks
Maker’s Mark:
TURNER
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