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Romantic 19th century Rococo Revival “forget-me-not” remembrance ring, 18k gold
$2,874.81
£2,149.71
€2,400
CA$3,960.77
A$4,319.77
CHF 2,288.32
MX$51,787.95
NOK 29,143.08
SEK 26,649.19
DKK 18,288.96
About the Item
1835 Rococo Revival style “forget-me-not” ring, 18k gold, engraved and enamel decoration, hidden flap in the form of a hinged envelope, inside with gold and enamel in the form of a forget-me-not flower.
Made by Carl Tengstedt (1793-1887). Born in Stora Herrestad parish, Carl Tengstedt apprenticed in 1807 under E. Tengwall in Helsingborg and became a journeyman in 1812. He later managed J. Holmer’s workshop in Gothenburg before earning his master title on 28 May 1819 with a gold snuffbox as his masterwork. Granted guild rights as a jeweler on 14 April 1820, he served as guild councilor from 25 July 1834 and as alderman from 18 June 1841 until the guild’s dissolution in 1847. From 1862, his workshop continued under the name Carl Tengstedt
Son.
This ring is made and hallmarked Gothenburg, 1835. 18 karat gold.
Provenance: An aristocratic Swedish and Finnish family
Size 17/53/, us 6.75
Gross weight approx. 3.2 grams
According to a medieval legend, a knight walked along a river with his lady. He bent down to fetch her a pretty little blue flower, but his heavy armor made him lose his balance and he fell into the current. Before sinking forever, he threw the flower to his lady and as he was being swept away he called out “forget me not””!
This beautiful flower may be small, but it carries with it many special meanings that people have assigned to this beautiful bloom for centuries. Flower symbolism conveys subtle messages that are engrained within our culture but still safe within in the context of religious society. As its name suggests this flower is truly unforgettable. While traditionally this flower represents remembrance, remembering those who we have lost but also remembering and cherishing special moments with loved ones, they also carry several other meanings including true love, devotion, and royalty (King Henry IV, added the little flower was added to his formal emblem in 1393.) Its first use in English literature is reportedly from c.1532 and is otherwise named Myosotis (mouse’s ear). The 19th century is when the forget-me-not truly found its place as a significant motif. For the Victorians, Forget Me Nots more commonly used as a symbol of true love and devotion, a way for people to declare their love between themselves not just as decreed before god.
It is a symbol present in most major religions and widely spread across a vast number of cultures.
The Rococo Revival style emerged in Second Empire France and then was adapted in England. Revival of the rococo style was seen all throughout Europe during the 19th century within a variety of artistic modes and expression including decorative objects of art, paintings, art prints, furniture, and interior design. Original rococo was regarded as a national style, and to many, its reemergence recalled national tradition. Rococo revival epitomized grandeur and luxury in European style and was another expression of 19th century romanticism and the growing interest and fascination with natural landscape.
Rococo is thought to derive from a combination of the French words rocaille, which characterizes a form of colorful and irregular rockwork used to embellish grottoes and fountains, and coquillage, shell motifs that accompanied the rocaille. The shank of this ring typically includes both!
Today, the forget-me-not is still as meaningful as it was 190 years ago and still a deeply romantic piece. Bearing significant meaning that goes beyond its aesthetic appeal.
The “Forget Me Nots” are the birth flower for September
- Creator:Carl Tengstedt
- Ring Size:6.75 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Weight:3.2 g
- Style:Renaissance Revival
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1830-1839
- Date of Manufacture:1835
- Condition:Replacements made: The flower head is not original. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Rare to find the enamel is such good condition. Lid locks securely.
- Seller Location:Malmö, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3148227799972
Resizing is available.
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