Vintage Chris Steenbergen Oval Silver Ring

Vintage Chris Steenbergen Oval Silver Ring

This vintage Chris Steenbergen oval silver ring from 1982 serves as a collectable piece of future antique jewellery. The subtly tapered drop shape with a circular opening and an oval opening is a ring as well as an objet d'art. Being an example of minimalistic abundance, this jewel is a wearable statement.

Upon the purchase of this jewel, we will add the (Dutch) booklet 'Chris Steenbergen' by Marjan Unger (Stichting Fonds BKVB, Amsterdam, December 2000).

Condition: excellent condition

Country of origin: Netherlands

Period: ca. 1982

Material: Silver

Extra information: Chris Steenbergen (1920-2007) is one of the few well know Dutch artist jewelers goldsmith silversmith in the second half of the 20th Century. Participated in many exibitions in many countries and is mentioned in many books on contemporary jewelry art.

Hallmarks: Recognizable remains of the Dutch control mark representing a sword with the number 925 for silver 925 (Sterling silver). In use since 1955. And recognizable remains of Chris Steenbergen's master mark.

Dimensions: total height 4,00 cm (1,57 inch), maximum width 2,33 cm (0,92 inch), thickness on top 1,30 cm (0,51 inch), thickness on bottom 0,80 cm (0,31 inch)

Weight: 16,80 gram (10,80 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 52 & 16½ , Size US 6 , Size UK: L

Resizing: This ring cannot be resized because of the way it is made.