Copy of the Guildry Ring
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Object number20713.01
TitleCopy of the Guildry Ring
DescriptionThe Guildry Ring is beautifully designed golden band with five stones set in the shape of a cross. The golden setting cradles a ruby, an emerald, a garnet, a purple stone and a crystal.
One of the town’s most ancient treasures, the original belongs to the Guildry of Stirling. We believe it was given by King David II in 1360, when he confirmed the Charter that was granted to the Royal Burgh in 1226 by Alexander II. The earliest written record of the ring is found in the Guildry Minutes of October 1630. There it is listed as one of the Guildry belongings handed over by John Cowane to his successor as Dean.
We know that in the early 19th century the ring was being hung on a ribbon and placed around the neck of each newly selected Dean of Guild. The ribbon was later replaced by a gold chain. Today the Dean of Guild wears a replica of the ring attached to the Dean’s Chain of Office.
Object nameRing
MaterialGlass, Gold Plate