Ring

Schwäbisch Gmünd, a small town in south Germany, has produced silver objects and jewellery since the 14th century. By the first half of the 19th century it was the main centre of production for small silver items in the region. The silversmiths specialised in popular and devotional jewellery. They sold their work at markets throughout the Alpine region, and at major international trade fairs all over Europe.

Jewellery set with Hirschgrandln (deer’s teeth) was very popular as a hunting souvenir throughout the Alpine region in the 19th century, and is still being made today. This ring is typical of traditional rings from that area. It is marked on the inside of the shank with the unicorn’s head mark of Schwäbisch Gmünd.