This French signet ring, made of sterling silver around 1880, bears an engraved heraldic crest flanked by two lions—one standing, one seated. In heraldry, such supporters often represent nobility, strength, and valor; the contrast between the rampant and sejant postures may suggest a balance between action and vigilance. The coat of arms is topped by a coronet and framed with symbolic flourishes, likely denoting noble lineage or civic pride. Worn smooth with age, the ring was likely once used to seal letters or mark documents—an emblem of both status and identity.
MATERIALS: sterling silver
AGE: c. 1880
CONDITION: Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use; French hallmarks
SIZE: 8.75, can be resized; 7/8" x 3/4" head, 1/4" shank