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~ From the Readers ~
October, 2002 -- John Carman received this letter from a
Signet Ring dealer:
Dear Mr. Carman:
Thank you for your inquiry. Without knowing anything about the
wearer, it is a little difficult to assess the possible symbolism.
However, we feel confident that this is an acorn surrounded by
oak leaf wreaths or clusters.
The following may give you some insight as to the rings significance
to the wearer. "An acorn represents a potentiality, something
that with the right care and nurturing can grow into something
far greater than it is at present (e.g. a huge oak tree that
can last for many years beyond a human lifetime)."
"The acorn has long been considered a symbol of good luck
in Germany where oak trees are considered sacred. The rebirth
of life in the coming of the Christ child is also represented
in the acorn. Bearing a tiny seed that will produce a mighty
oak, the acorn reminds us that great results can be born of humble
beginnings."
"The oak leaf wreath is symbolic of sturdiness and durability."
An oak leaf cluster is also used in the US Military to indicate
a subsequent award of the same medal for heroism (e.g. a second
silver star). None of our catalogs show a similar ring. However,
we will put you request on our search list and see what we can
find from our suppliers or estate jewelry dealers over the next
couple of months.
H. Garrett
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August 20, 2002 -- Melissa C.
Hiatt
If you turn the page upside down from the way it is presented
on the web, in the part that looks like a stained glass window
or a bumblebee's butt you can see the initials "V"
and "M". The "V" is at the very top and the
lowest point of the
"V" points down toward the center of the initial "M"
which is in the middle of the "thistle", "bumblebee
butt" or "window." The lower part of the ring
is still somewhat of a mystery. It looks like some four-legged
animal at the bottom of the ring with its hooves very near the
edge. Remember I am looking at it upside down from the web presentation.
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August 17, 2002 -- Dan Simons
I believe in the early part of the 1900's up until the 50's a
style and sometimes necessity was a wax seal/ signet. My Mother
still has a signet ring from the 30's. I venture to guess that
is what George was wearing...since the design seems to be recessed
in the picture and that would be the most logical deduction inferred.
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August 16, 2002 -- Steve Beckley
To me, the design on the ring looks more like a coat of arms
or family crest.
It would be interesting to see what the Brewer or Bessolo family
crest looks like. Below is a sample from a family crest web site
to illustrate my point.
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August 15, 2002 -- Michael Mills
I may be wrong, but to me the image on Mr. Reeves' ring depicts
an early version of the great seal of the United States. An eagle
with wings spread, an E Pluribus Unum banner in its mouth, an
olive branch held in one foot, arrows held in the other foot,
and a stars and stripes shield in the foreground. The enclosed
attachment will illustrate my point.
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August 14, 2002 -- Ken
It looks to me as if the ring on George's finger depicts a scarab.
It's very difficult to tell. But I'm fairly certain that the
scarab design was quite popular around that time.
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August 10, 2002 -- Danny Nader
I was checking your site for the TV Land listings andcame across
the photo of the ring George wore. I would venture a guess that
the design is a thistle or something along those lines.
This could suggest a possible membership
in a lodge, fraternity, or an organization that shares common
interests. It could also point the way towards his heritage or
ancestral ties. To me this seems plausible. Perhaps more so if
it came from his aunt. As her name is McKenzie, maybe this lends
itself to the British Isles? Since your knowledge of George is
probably deeper than the rest of us, I hope this will point you
in a viable direction. |
