c.1580 AD. A substantial silver-gilt ring with rectangular-section hoop and oval bezel, bearing two engraved heraldic shields mounted over foil with designs in black and gold: on the left reading 'IHS' Christogram beneath an omega symbol; forget-me-nots on the right, fleur-de-lys between below, 'FGMN', 'fergiss mein nicht' or 'forget-me-not' in gold lettering above, crystal panel over bezel, etched with two conjoined shields. Cf. The V&A Museum, accession number 815-1871, for similar, dated late 16th century, Germany. 7.52 grams, 25.55mm overall, 20.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a central London collector; acquired from a large private collection formed in the 1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11021-180871. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Condition Report Fine condition. A large, wearable size.