Whydah Rings

[historyfanatic]

Hello folks!

I wanted to let you know that we now have a new product in our line of fine period reenactment, pirate, and nautical goods...

We have reproduced the ring found on the wreckage of the Whydah. The original was gold, but at $900 an ounce, that's not very affordable. So, we had these made in brass. They are accurate copies of the original ring and are available in many common sizes. Please let me know what size you need. I only have a few in stock right now, but I have more coming soon, so if I don't have your size, I'll put you on the backorder list which should only take a couple of weeks.

They are $25 each.

Here is a picture:

And here is a picture of the original ring found on the Whydah wreckage:

[historyfanatic]

UPDATE: I currently have one each in a size 6, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, and 12. I will have more sizes in a couple weeks.

[Duchess]

What does the inscription mean/stand for?

[historyfanatic]

Don't know for certain, but according to the"Real Pirates" exhibit by National Geographic, it may be the name of a British Sailor that deserted to join the pirates.

[casketchris]

looks good sir , my only question is after the "A" on the original is that a ding or a period

[Matusalem]

Don't know for certain, but according to the"Real Pirates" exhibit by National Geographic, it may be the name of a British Sailor that deserted to join the pirates.

There were approximately 145 men aboard the Whydah, including the 8 that were captured. The crewmen were of several nationalities. The name 'Teye' sounds Portuguese, could be Spanish...kind of like 'Reyes'. My guess the ring is either from a crew member or plunder from another ship. Those are your odds of finding the original owner of the ring.

[historyfanatic]

Not sure about the dot after the BA. It looks like it could be either a ding or a period. We decided to leave it out just in case, but it shouldn't be difficult for someone to add that if they think it's appropriate.

Yes, the ring could be plunder. That's the beauty of this piece is that it's open to your own interpretation. You can work it into your personna or simply say you stole it. Or maybe it was a gift from a lover, or a family heirloom. Whatever. It's fun and it gets attention!

[Matty Bottles]

'Teye' is actually pronounced 'Tea' - so clearly, this ring belonged to Mr. T himself, aka B.A. Baracas, aka Clubber Lang.

[historyfanatic]

LOL!! Good one!

[1stMate Matt]

Looks pretty good. I had been thinking of making myself one in gold for awhile now.

[historyfanatic]

I can do them in gold, but at the current price of gold, they'll be pretty pricey. Silver would be cheaper, but not as cool.

[historyfanatic]

UPDATE: I currently have one each in a size 6, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, and 12. I will have more sizes in a couple weeks.

Size 10 and 12 are sold.

[Dutchman]

tis a beauty for sure. just arrived today. great job!!!

[Cheeky Actress]

Darn! I've got freakishly small hands, (I take a 4)...no luck here I guess.

[callenish gunner]

& smells of cabbage .....

very nice ring and I'm sure if you coated the inside of it with clear nail polish it would keep your finger from turning that brass-ring green

[Guest]

if you coated the inside of it with clear nail polish it would keep your finger from turning that brass-ring green

Or you could just tell everyone that th' ring is wearing your pink paint off... then show them the green skin... and smile....

Me.... I'd never mess with a young impressionable child's mind........

[Joe Pyrat]

Have you considered a gold plated version? Wonder what that would do to the cost?

[LadyBarbossa]

Or more... have ye considered a person's own initials or persona's initials in this ring. I likes it.. lots. And at that price more than doable. But I've no need nor want of a ring that has "TEYE BA" on it. With my initials or my persona's initials, yeah, I'd ask in a heartbeat to put me on that list.

Lemme know if you will do that in the future. :)

~Lady B

[Joe Pyrat]

Excellent suggestion Lady B. I'd be willing to pay more for something like that too.