Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-11-22
l.uTHER'S WEDDING RING.
Curious Relic of the Great Reformer
Owned by n Newark Man.

Curious Relic of the Great KefOrmer
Owned by "a Newark Man.
Adolph seeman, of Newark, N. j.,
las rema rkable relic in his possess
hon. 1t is nothing less than the ring
Fhich Martin Luther, the founder of
Professionalism, placed on the finger Of
bis bride on his wedding day. The
hing is of pure gold, antique in design,
kurious'y wrought and fully 365 years
Bid. The claims in favor of the au-
shenticty of the relic are certainly
ttrong.
Seeman who is professional con-
urer by occupation, is the son of the
late Baron Harding Seeman, of Sweden.
Fhe Baron was famous conjurer in
bis day and nation. AS Seeman tells
The story, an elderly noble woman
led thirty years ago in castle in the
Suburbs of Stockholm. AS there were
DO claimants to her property the State
ook charge of it and sold the castle
hnd its contents at auction. A gentle
man named Hammer purchased the
bntire collection of jewelry. among
which was the ring referred to.
Not being familiar with the history
pf the ring, he disposed of it to Baron
Eeeman for S.. A few years later,
when the Baron and his son were visit
ing America. copy of the German
monthly Gastenlaube, published at
Dresden, came TO them, containing an
illustration of a ring for which the city
pf lsleben. Germany, the great reform
PRS birthplace, offered IA reward of
1000. The illustration and accom-
panyng description Tailed exactly
with the ring in the Baron's possession,
Pnd the latter at once started for Ger
many to lay claim to the reward.
There was no difficulty in establish
ing the fact that the ring was in reality
Luther's wedding ring, but upon sec
pnd thought the Baron concluded not
20 sell for the amount that had been
offered. Accordingly he returned to
america with the remarkable relic
adorning his finger. and three years
ago when his death took place, the
Ping became the property of his son,
who to-day would scarcely part with it
for mint of money.
AS an illustration of the skill ex.
hlblted by the artisans of three centu.
rles ago, Luther's wedding-ring fur.
nishes marked example. Although
considerably worn by It's long period o.
exlstence it is in almost perfect con
altlon. Upon one of the broad YET
oellcately-constructed sides the cruel
nxlon OF Christ is admirably delin
eated.
The figure is stretched on the cross
win the nails in the feet and one il
ei'her hand, as familiarized by the ole
masters. A spear scourge, cap of =;
Aoman soldier, all emblematic, ant
eveh the dice with which the garments
III the Saviour were gambled for, ar,
ail clearly depicted. On the opposit,
sioe the pillar of Jewish temple i
presented with the sword of Justic,
overheard.
ladder rope-the latter windin.
ooout the pillar-a sponge and ham
g. ler' suggestive of every incident il
'ne death scene, are clearly shown
uu On the cross-tree appears the let
,efs' Il. N. R. l." (Jesus Nazarenu
.'eS Judete). A powerful glass re
seais the initials IN. L.n on the in
.er'or' while the whole is surmounte,
" d small ruby, beautifully set. ant
supposed to typify the blood tina
=, from the Saviour's side. N. Y
mall and Expresa