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The listing, Ancient Roman Ring Spiral design Copper 1000+ years old has ended.

Free for the taking is my very old ring , I have had this for many years, I was told that it was ancient and from a roman territory. I think it is made from copper and it has a spiral design, I was told it meant something but now I forget what it was... I have worn this ring, it isn't brittle, I am not sure what size it is, but I included a pic of it with measuring tape so you can have some idea.. It is a neat very old item, I am sure you will love it... Shipping is free !! US only

Questions & Comments

I want to add that I think this is copper , But I really don't know for sure , I got this from a guy who owed me some cash and he got it from his grandpa and didn't know much about it. But I guess it could be Brass or something..Is there anyone who knows for sure ?

Feb 17th, 2010 at 8:57:23 PM PST by

Have u asked any experts about it? Antique experts, etc?

Feb 17th, 2010 at 9:35:41 PM PST by

I did some research and the spiral symbol was sometimes used to symbolize the universal pattern of growth and evolution , it has also been used for healing purposes .. So maybe this is some kind of magic healing ring? That would be cool..

Feb 18th, 2010 at 8:35:00 AM PST by

Nope, I liked it so I took it, they guy only owed me $20 so I figured it was worth that.

Feb 17th, 2010 at 9:51:05 PM PST by

cool

Feb 18th, 2010 at 10:23:26 PM PST by

Thanks

Feb 19th, 2010 at 6:08:28 AM PST by

looks like those ones you get in gumball machines in the 1960's. Very similar, made from cheap copper, most were patterned like that, almost like a decoder ring knock off. Even the spiral, it might be from a sci-fi TV show

Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:01:44 AM PST by

LOL... I assure you it is not from the 60's perhaps 1960 B.C lol

Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:28:39 AM PST by

probably 1940's or 50's I've seen ones very similar though

Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:35:28 AM PST by

can you link us to a site that might show these rings you speak of? I certainly don't know the history of this item, but it feels much older, It might be bronze , I was searching the internet trying to find out more about it and it looks like most are bronze, and they look similar.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:48:12 AM PST by

the band is too sharp, rings older (pre 1100 AD) were cast and thicker and the design was etched

Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:39:44 AM PST by

I just did a Google image search for Bronze Ring and I saw many ancient examples that were similar , but most were etched like you say , but I don't think that means they all were, some even have stones.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:04:03 AM PST by

1950's ring

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:14:47 AM PST by

Proof please?
I am trying to search for pictures of similar rings from the 50's and I don't see anything like it , can you point us in the right direction.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:23:51 AM PST by

looks like something from ancient times. It would be cool to have something that old. cool ring.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:03:06 PM PST by

I have always liked owning it , it is really neat , when you hold it you can just feel how old it is.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:27:28 PM PST by

I don't think bronze rusts green, but wouldn't know. Very curious item.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:19:09 PM PST by

I am not sure either,

Feb 19th, 2010 at 10:29:45 PM PST by

Really neat ring, some one is going to be very happy.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 11:01:32 PM PST by

Thanks.... When I first got it I thought it might give good luck, I wore it to the casino and had a good night, but then I went another time and didn't so I guess it wasn't the ring ..lol

Feb 20th, 2010 at 9:51:23 AM PST by

Hi! How much for int'l shipping (Finland)? Thanks!

Feb 20th, 2010 at 10:44:44 AM PST by

Sorry , but US only , this is because the lines at the post office can be very long and tyou have to stand in them to wait when you ship intl.. sorry about that.

Feb 20th, 2010 at 3:18:02 PM PST by

very nice

Feb 20th, 2010 at 11:56:03 AM PST by

Thanks

Feb 20th, 2010 at 3:17:04 PM PST by

copper

Feb 20th, 2010 at 1:42:24 PM PST by

That is what I was originally thinking too, but when I look at bronze rings on other auction sites , they do look similar to this one..

Feb 20th, 2010 at 3:16:57 PM PST by

Have you ever tried to clean it with copper polish?

Feb 20th, 2010 at 5:21:35 PM PST by

Ancient Roman Ring Spiral design Copper 1000+ years old is in the Antiques category