Featured Antique Ring (Post medieval?)

Hello,

I bought this ring for 7 euros on a small varieties auction. I was wondering if people might have guesses on dating. From other rings I saw it gives me a 18th century vibe but I wouldnt trust myself on attributing a date.

And if its modern, not big lost so appreciate any input

 

The construction could be 18th century. Where did you find it (country)?

The second photo isn't very clear. Could you put the ring down on a white piece of paper or something like that and take a photo?

 

Youre quite right, it's an awful photo haha. Hope this one is of more help

 

Good suggestion, more photos needed. Also please use the FULL IMAGE option when posting.

 

Here, I'll repost this last photo for you.

 

Thanks Lucille! That one is from the seller, I just pulled it. Will keep in mind the full picture posting, thanks for the reminder

 

It looks like a detectorist find.

 

Looks darn primitive to my untutored eye.

 

Missed the second part of your comment, sorry. It was bought in , and found as far as I know, in Spain. Thanks for the help

 

In appearance it's not inconsistent with iron soldiers' rings found in places that were once under Roman occupation. I'm not sure how to interpret the design on it, whether it is the impressed quatrefoil or the relief cross that is significant. The incised hash marks make me think it is more likely the quatrefoil, but...? I think Medieval is the latest, not the earliest date for it.

 

Thank you all for you input, as it is the case in such decontextualized items, opinions may vary and I appreciate taking the time to look.

A person very experienced with rings that i consulted with, advanced the opinion that it is a circa 17th century possibly pilgrim ring due to style to the popularity of the maltese cross with such folk and at those times. Whether older or more recent than that, quite happy with the find