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Wedding ring

Norwegian
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Sweden

Medium/Technique Silver gilt
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 1.9 x 1.7 cm (3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6164
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionMarriage ring with a diamond-shaped bezel and a repoussée design featuring a pierced heard and two birds. The heart is pierced by two arrows and surmounted by two birds that face each other. The design is in a faux beaded border. The shoulders have a stylized bird design and one shank has ribbed borders.
ProvenanceBleking. William D. Boardman Collection; 1901, gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman