Bidspirit auction | Two Sterling Silver Trench Art

Two Sterling Silver Trench Art Coin Rings. 13.48g - Two sterling silver rings individually handcrafted in the trench art style from silver coinage. The first ring features a band fashioned from a British coin, bearing portions of the exterior legend EDWARDVS VII BRITT REX. The face of the ring has an applied heraldic crest featuring a shield with a red and white checkered enamel pattern, surmounted by a bird of prey with wings outspread and foliate scrolls. The second ring is constructed from a 1937 South African three-pence coin soldered to a band fashioned from a 1940 South African coin. The face of the coin is inscribed 1937 SUID AFRIKA and 3D with a central protea motif. The band retains partial inscriptions including GEORGIVS on the interior and 1940 RICA on the exterior. Both pieces exhibit characteristic tool marks and visible solder joins associated with soldier-made jewellery. Total Weight: 13.48g.