CV Celtic Bronze Ring WARRIOR FACE SYMBOL sz10+ Start Price USD 75.00 Current Price USD 89.00 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price USD 125.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location Antiquities Corner, USA See more about 'CV Celtic Bronze Ring WARRIOR FACE SYMBOL sz10+' Description CELTIC BRONZE RING Golden Decorated Celtic "WARRIOR" Battle Ring Size 10 1/4 Average Opening = 20.03mm Antiquities Corner is proud to present this finehistorical artifact for your collecting pleasure.These artifacts were originally designed to beenjoyed by their owners and I have tried toreturn these treasures to a state which willboth charm and enchant their new ownersand show the skill and craftsmanship of old. Feel The Power!!! This ring was found at a Roman encampment but is 500 to 600 years older than the other artifacts found with it and dates from around 400 - 300 BC. This ring is a "Battle" ring.The projecting table of the raised bezel was designed to act as a weapon of last resort. The conical, table bezel, which measures 13mm X 13mm and is 7mm thick, as well as the thick escutcheons on the shoulders could be quite formidable in a close quarters battle. There is a nice design on this rings bezel. The bezel has a very deep design incised into it . This is one of those designs that some people think are some type of anthropomorphic "Warrior's Face" I am not so sure if this is the actual case or if the design is almost a type of pictogram that stands for a person or a place name. Either way, this is the best preserved example of this type that I have EVER come across There are the two nice escutcheons that are of the "Strap & Buckle" variety on the shoulders of the ring which really make the band stand out and which have a series of "steps" which go down towards the band. The band is EXTREMELY thick and strong and look at the picture above where you'll see the added touch of a sloping flange under the table of the bezel which adds a decorative element to the ring but also strengthened the design for use in a fight. Below is a picture which shows you how mirror-like the finish of the bezel is but I wish I could take a picture that TRULY captures the design of this beauty. This is one of the best Celtic designs you can find. I have 6 in my personal collection that I wear to Historical Re-enactment Events. Above and below are two more views of this super ring. One thing that I just can't capture with my camera, is the super shine and color of this ring. This ring was cast from an alloy with an amazingly high copper content, which REALLY makes this ring glow. The picture below will give you a hint at how THICK the band of this ring is. At the very back of the band, it measures about 4mm wide and over 2mm thick. Those of you familiar with this ring type will know that these are VERY solid proportions. ________________________________________________________________ This ring is Round & Sound and 100% wearable This ring has a Wonderful Golden color to it with faint patina traces remaining This ring is just around a size 10 1/4 american Average Opening = 20.03mm ________________________________________________________________ This ring is a TRUE GEM and would make a wonderful addition to any collection or as a piece of wearable ANCIENT ART! We will include a Certificate of Authenticity with each ring Be sure to check out ALL of our other auctions for more nice pieces of Ancient Jewelry. Please note that we have gone to private auction to protect our buyers from people who have been harvesting the email addresses of our buyers and sending them emails with false offers or other misleading information. We are not associated with any other person and respect your privacy and never give or sell the email addresses of our buyers. This sale is in US $ and payment is accepted via paypal, money order or check. Item to be paid for within 10 days of sale.No returns unless itemarrives not as described in listing. Buyer to pay $6.00for U.S.P.S.Priority Mail & confirmed delivery withinthe U.S. International Buyers please e-mail us forshipping costs to destinations outside the U.S. Pleaseemail us for insurance costs if desired as we are notresponsible for damage or loss after items are shippedItems will be shipped when check or M.O. clearsunless winning bidder has 10 or more positive feedbacks in which case item willbe shipped ASAP Please CLICK HERE and visit our "About ME" page for importantannouncements and updates at Acorn Games Good Luck and HAPPY BIDDING!. Thank You. You can get more info about this item byclicking on our logo below Click below to... View my other auctions click here to send me an email Invalid DBUID. Object reference not set to an instance of an object. Place a Bid!