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An Edward IV 'loyal' ring, circa 15th century, the gold band decorated to the exterior with...
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An Edward IV ‘loyal’ ring, circa 15th century, the gold band decorated to the exterior with eight navette motifs, alternately inscribed with the letters ‘L e a l’, with palmette details between, the first L accompanied by a sunburst motif, ring size I. £2,600-£3,000 --- Edward IV, King of England from 1461-1483 (with the exception of the period 3 October 1470-11 April 1471), was the son of Richard, Duke of York, and a central figure in the War of the Roses. In 1461 Edward, then Earl of the Marshes, won a hard-fought battle at Mortimer’s Cross in Herefordshire. Prior to the battle the meteorological phenomenon known as parhelion, or Three Suns, appeared in the sky. This was interpreted by Edward as a symbol of the Holy Trinity and an omen of his impending victory. When this was borne out, Edward subsequently adopted the ‘Sun in Splendour’ as his emblem, seen on his later coinage and on this ring. The decoration to this ring, comprising the word ‘loyalty’ and the sun motif, would suggest possible ownership by a supporter of Edward IV. Condition Report The band shows light general wear and is slightly distorted in outline, but is otherwise in good condition.
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An Edward IV ‘loyal’ ring, circa 15th century, the gold band decorated to the exterior with eight navette motifs, alternately inscribed with the letters ‘L e a l’, with palmette details between, the first L accompanied by a sunburst motif, ring size I. £2,600-£3,000 --- Edward IV, King of England from 1461-1483 (with the exception of the period 3 October 1470-11 April 1471), was the son of Richard, Duke of York, and a central figure in the War of the Roses. In 1461 Edward, then Earl of the Marshes, won a hard-fought battle at Mortimer’s Cross in Herefordshire. Prior to the battle the meteorological phenomenon known as parhelion, or Three Suns, appeared in the sky. This was interpreted by Edward as a symbol of the Holy Trinity and an omen of his impending victory. When this was borne out, Edward subsequently adopted the ‘Sun in Splendour’ as his emblem, seen on his later coinage and on this ring. The decoration to this ring, comprising the word ‘loyalty’ and the sun motif, would suggest possible ownership by a supporter of Edward IV. Condition Report The band shows light general wear and is slightly distorted in outline, but is otherwise in good condition.
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