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English Merchant's Ring from Guilhou Collection

late 15th century

Not on view

Henry Hamlyn did not count his wealth in cash but in gold jewelry and silver goods, which were much stabler assets. Most English merchants and artisans during the early sixteenth century did the same. Extending credit against one’s possessions and using them as collateral were a routine part of business.

English Merchant's Ring from Guilhou Collection, Gold, British — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

English Merchant's Ring from Guilhou Collection, Gold, British

English Merchant's Ring from Guilhou Collection, Gold, British

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Title: English Merchant's Ring from Guilhou Collection

Date: late 15th century

Culture: British

Medium: Gold

Dimensions: Bezel: 13 mm.; size: UK U

Classification: Metalwork-Gold

Credit Line: Griffin Collection

Accession Number: L.2015.72.32

Chronology

Great Britain and Ireland, 1400-1600 A.D.

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