Signet Collection

Anglo Saxon diadems 1,2, crowns 3,4,21,22, royal helmets 5,6, helmets 7,8,9,10, hats 11,12, bracelets 13, 14
FLO4702243 Anglo Saxon diadems 1,2, crowns 3,4,21,22, royal helmets 5,6, helmets 7,8,9,10, hats 11,12, bracelets 13, 14, bookmark ring 15

Producing his credentials under the signet royal. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963118 Producing his credentials under the signet royal. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The seal of a royal Minoan signet ring found at Knossos in Crete. Date: 1931

RMS Titanic - signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - an 18 carat gold and small old-cut diamond solitaire band/signet ring, slightly tapering (1/4ins)

Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving)
5203202 Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard)

Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753)
AMQ419866 Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Replica electrotype of Childerics Ring, 1831 (metal)
AMQ118648 Replica electrotype of Childerics Ring, 1831 (metal) by English School, (19th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Plate of Cakes, (oil on panel)
1197592 A Plate of Cakes, (oil on panel) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 81.3x66. cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Seal ring, late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold)
AMQ115756 Seal ring, late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Crowns of the kings of the Francs
Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148, 149, 152-156, of Chlothar I and Fredegund 150, 151, of Charlemagne 157-160, Childeric Is signet ring, 161

Marriage, Betrothal, and other British Hand-Rings (engraving)
1609354 Marriage, Betrothal, and other British Hand-Rings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage, Betrothal, and other British Hand-Rings)

Portrait of a Man, c. 1530-40 (panel)
BI88608 Portrait of a Man, c.1530-40 (panel) by Amberger, Christoph (c.1490-1563) (attr. to); 59.8x50.2 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230
XIR161328 Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 694817 and 673214) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of a Young Woman (oil on canvas)
AMO100612 Portrait of a Young Woman (oil on canvas) by Serangeli, Gioacchino Giuseppe (1768-1852); 92x74 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Ring inscribed in Hittite hieroglyphic script Great Prince (gold)
AMQ113030 Ring inscribed in Hittite hieroglyphic script Great Prince (gold) by Hittite; 4.6x1.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Seal with three impressions from Knossos, early Minoan (steatite)
AMQ133323 Seal with three impressions from Knossos, early Minoan (steatite) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Benedikt von Hertenstein, 1517 (oil and gold on paper, laid down on wood)
3493051 Benedikt von Hertenstein, 1517 (oil and gold on paper, laid down on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 52x38.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Seal ring depicting a bull-leaping scene, late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold) (see also 115761)
AMQ419820 Seal ring depicting a bull-leaping scene, late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 115761) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Bronze Age seal stones and impressions, Cretan, c. 1600 BC
AMQ115762 Bronze Age seal stones and impressions, Cretan, c.1600 BC by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ashmolean Ref numberS: AN1938.1040, 973, 955, 1026, 978)

Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally called A Member of the Dacre Family, 1571
RAF57938 Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally called A Member of the Dacre Family, 1571 by Gower, George (1540-96); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English

West Oxfordshire OX18 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Oxfordshire OX18 4

Eugene Grasset Imprimerie G de Malherbe Salon des Cent
Eugene Grasset, Imprimerie G. de Malherbe, Salon des Cent - Exposition d une partie de l " uvre de E. Grasset, paper, zincography, total: height: 60.00 cm; width: 40.00 cm

Pre-WW1 young man
A portrait of an seated young man, taken before the out break of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Sir John Godsalve
SIR JOHN GODSALVE English statesman, clerk of the Signet and comptroller of the Mint. Date: - 1556

Waring & Gillow, Oxford Street, Central London
Waring & Gillow (left), Oxford Street, Central London. Date: circa 1900

James Marshall
JAMES MARSHALL Writer to the Signet, Edinburgh Date: 1731 - ?

Logs harvested from sustainable forestry, in the Dolomites near the mountain range Rosengarten (catinaccio). The PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)

Source Size = 3774 x 2905
DOROTHY FORSTER: " Mr. Forster drew a signet ring, engraved with his arms, from his finger, and placed it in the narrow-necked jar."

Design for an Ornament or Signet Ring with the Arms of Lazarus Spengler; Albrecht Durer, German, 1471 - 1528; Germany, Europe; 1516; Pen and brown ink; 5.9 x 5.4 cm (2 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.)

HIPPOGRYPH, 17th CENTURY. The Hippogryph, half horse, half griffin. Woodcut after an Italian signet, 17th century

Gold signet ring with worship scene, female figures, landscape, sun and moon, from Mycenae, Acropolis treasure
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Gold signet ring with worship scene, female figures, landscape, sun and moon. From Mycenae, Acropolis treasure

Gold signet ring with worship scene, from Tiryns, Greece
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Gold signet ring with worship scene. From Tiryns, Greece

Canaanite and Egyptian Seal
Ancient Canaanite and Egyptian Seals on white 2-1st millennium BCE

Islamic bronze seal
An Islamic bronze seal depicting a schematic map of the Dome of the Rock area. 18-19Th century CE

Canaanite Scarab Seals
Ancient Canaanite Scarab Seals 2nd millennium BCE

ANGLO-SAXONS: SIGNET RING. Wood engraving, 19th century

Gent Wine Tasting
A distinguished man wine tasting. Date: 1950s

Modern Athenians plate 19 - Edinburgh
Rev. William Muir (1787-1869) of St. Stevens Church, holding out his hand to greet Mr Walter Cook (d. 1861), writer to the Signet

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), young one amongst floating litter in river Avon, Bristol, UK
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"Unveiling the Ancient Art of Signet: From Hanuman to Rama and Beyond" Step into a world where history is etched in gold, where stories are sealed with intricate engravings. The signet, an emblem of power and prestige, has left its mark throughout the ages. Imagine the depths of the ocean revealing secrets from a tragic tale - RMS Titanic's signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett. A relic that survived the icy waters, whispering tales of lost souls. Journey back to ancient times, to Greyfriars Churchyard's tombs adorned with engravings that tell tales untold. Each stroke on a seal ring from Late Minoan era (c. 1500 BC) speaks volumes about forgotten civilizations. In Knossos, Crete lies a royal Minoan signet ring discovered in 1931 - its seal unlocking mysteries buried for centuries. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and artistic finesse. Childerics Ring replica takes us back to 1831 when metal was molded into regal symbols of authority. Crowns worn by kings of Francs symbolize their reign over vast lands and noble lineage. From marriage vows exchanged to betrothals promised, British hand-rings have witnessed countless love stories unfold through time's embrace. These engraved treasures speak volumes without uttering a word. The golden Seal Ring from Late Minoan era (c. 1500 BC) resurfaces once again - an artifact connecting us with our ancestors' rich tapestry of life and culture. A portrait frozen in time captures the essence of a man from c. 1530-40; his finger adorned with an exquisite signet ring that reflects his status and taste for beauty beyond words can describe. As we delve into this captivating world filled with artistry and symbolism, let us marvel at these timeless creations - signets that transcend time, leaving an indelible mark on history's canvas.