claddagh ring 17th century silvered bronze Size:M as pauldrons are wider and

as pauldrons are wider and also provide protection for parts of the armpit

16 & 17 possibly show the constellation of Gemini

In the 16th century it could be closed at the neck and further open over the doublet

a blouse if this was worn underneath

claddagh ring 17th century silvered bronze Size:M as pauldrons are wider andThis ring shows the well known Claddagh motif: a crowned heart, held by two hands. The heart stands for love, the hands for trust and the crown for loyalty a ring that is ideally suited as a gift of love. Legend has it that the Claddagh ring was first forged in the 17th century by Richard Joyce of the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, after he was kidnapped by pirates; During his captivity he is said to have made the ring to express his longing for