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Ring

South German (Schwäbisch Gmünd)
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany, Bavaria

Medium/Technique Silver, verre églomisé
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 1.5 x 1.5 cm (9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Height x width (shank): 1.8 x 2.3 cm (11/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6094
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionRing featuring a flaming heart and a cross. The center of the raised, square bezel has a flaming heart and cross in verre églomisé. It is surrounded by repoussé rosettes. This is a separate unit secured to the ring by two metal tabs. Each openwork shoulder has red and green glas "gems" that are bezel-mounted and soldered to the bifurcating base. The shank has impressed circle decoration.
Marks Two impressed marks on the outside