16th-17th century AD. A large cast silver merchant's signet ring with chamfered band with three raised and engraved bosses at back and shoulders, the near circular bezel engraved bearing incuse design of two bunches of grapes and vine tendrils surmounted by the initials 'L H' retrograde. 14.08 grams, 25.89 overall, 19.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.67, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a European gentleman living in South Africa; acquired since the late 1980s. The design on this signet ring suggests that the owner was a wine merchant.

Very fine condition. A large wearable size.