CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE, C.400-100 BC

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Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Mod...

By Faganarms LLC

Aug 2, 2023 - Sep 12, 2023

Set Reminder 2023-08-02 10:00:00 2023-09-12 13:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Modern Wear https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/faganarms-llc/viking-ancient-and-medieval-jewelry-for-modern-wear-13307
Ancient Jewelry refurbished for modern wear and related items. Faganarms LLC info@faganarms.com

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• Lot Description
  Before the Roman invasion of the British Isles, rings of bronze, silver, and gold were used as a means of exchange, particularly in Ireland. Most exchanges of goods and property were conducted by barter based on shrewd evaluations in each specific situation. Some, including bride prices, later to be called dowries, needed to be more accurately quantified. These rings fulfilled that need as well as providing a palpable demonstration of value. They were worn, sewn to men's leather jerkins as displays of prosperity. Further, when worn in sufficient numbers, they provided substantial protection from edged weapon attacks. So very like armor in the Middle Ages, they advertised that the wearer was successful economically which translated both by implication and demonstration that he was a formidable objective, best left in favor of something more easily overcome. This example is just over 1" (1.01) diameter of robust section. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored and mounted on an 18" Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
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