£7,200
Important 17th century yellow metal posie ring set with turquoise, inscription possibly relating to Deuteronomy 32:11 - (Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young) (see photographs), size N/O, 9g.
Owned by Sir Matthew Hale SL (1 November 1609 – 25 December 1676). The ring has been in the same family ownership to date.
Hale was a highly influential barrister and judge during the reigns of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and King Charles II. He was due to represent Charles I at his State trial, however the King refused to recognise the court's authority and represented himself.
Cromwell appointed him 'Justice of the Common Pleas'.
When Charles II returned to the throne in 1660 the King made him Hall 'Chief Justice of the King's Bench' and knighted him.
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