Medieval & Later — Finger Rings & Brooches
Medieval finger rings and brooches served both practical and symbolic purposes, ranging from personal adornment to expressions of faith, identity and social status. This section includes copper-alloy and silver examples from the 12th to 16th centuries, featuring stirrup rings, seal rings, inscribed brooches and decorative ring brooches typical of medieval dress and personal accessories. Many remain complete and wearable, offering insight into craftsmanship and daily life across the Middle Ages.
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WMA 8530 — Medieval Copper Alloy Seal Ring
A large sturdy copper‑alloy seal ring, the bezel engraved with a crowned letter W. 15th–16th century. Berkshire. 18 mm internal diameter.
Wearable.
£65.00
WMA 8214 — Medieval Copper Alloy Finger Ring
A good‑sized copper‑alloy finger ring in the shape of a stirrup. This example is unusual as the bezel is plain and not set with a semiprecious stone. Circa 13th–15th century. North Yorkshire. 20.5 mm internal diameter.
Complete, wearable and with an overall even green patina.
£45.00
WMA 8685 — Medieval Copper Alloy Finger Ring
A good‑sized copper‑alloy finger ring with flat oval plain bezel. The hoop is circular in section and decorated around the circumference with a transverse ribbing design. Circa 13th–15th century. North Yorkshire. 18.5 mm internal diameter.
Complete and wearable.
£25.00
WMA 8447 — Medieval Inscribed Silver Ring Brooch
A silver ring brooch of flat rectangular cross‑section, engraved with + IExSxVxSx IIAxA (Jesus of Nazareth) in Gothic letters. The letter ‘x’ represents saltires used as decorative spacers. 13th–14th century. 18 mm diameter.
Toned, old collection piece. Complete with working pin.
£325.00
WMA 4408 — Medieval Silver Gilt Ring Brooch
A finely made silver ring brooch of round section with a stepped inside collar, decorated on the outer edge with two knobs. 12th–14th century. 14 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin and much of the gilding intact. Purposely designed with two knobs to one side only.
£85.00
WMA 4409 — Medieval Silver Ring Brooch
A well‑made silver ring brooch of round section. 12th–14th century. 18 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£75.00
WMA 6104 — Medieval Ring Brooch
A bronze ring brooch of flat section, decorated with eight raised cups, four of which still contain the white paste. 12th–15th century. 21 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£45.00
WMA 8005 — Medieval Ring Brooch
A copper‑alloy ring brooch of flat section, decorated with four raised cups, three of which still contain the white paste. 13th–14th century. Nottinghamshire. 20 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£40.00
WMA 8315 — Medieval Ring Brooch
A good‑sized copper‑alloy ring brooch of square section, decorated with six raised turrets. 13th–14th century. North Yorkshire. 29 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£35.00
WMA 8985 — Medieval Ring Brooch
A good‑sized bronze ring brooch of square section, the face decorated with five raised turreted sections. 13th–14th century. 34 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£35.00
WMA 7611 — Medieval Ring Brooch
A good‑sized copper‑alloy ring brooch of circular section. 12th–14th century. 35 mm diameter.
Complete with working pin.
£25.00
For related Medieval material, see our Finger Rings & Brooches | Seal Matrix | Heraldic Mounts & Pendants | Strap Ends, Buckles & Leather Decorations | Keys & Locks | Pottery | Coin, Bullion & Trade Weights | Documents | Weaponry | Thimbles, Fasteners & Miscellaneous.
Additional Medieval rings and brooches will be added to this section as new pieces become available. Please check back regularly for updates.