Mid Victorian Lobster Armour Intaglio Signet Ring
Mid Victorian Lobster Armour Intaglio Signet Ring
$2,350.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1870
An exceptional mid Victorian signet ring with lobster armour band and cushion shaped face complete with a heraldic intaglio seal. The Latin motto NON SINE CAUSA - meaning "not without reason" - adorns a ribbon above an extended arm holding a sword, and a shield with three boar's heads and a single crescent moon. The intaglio is reverse carved allowing for the creation of a wax imprint, and the ring is crafted in solid 18 karat gold throughout.
MEASUREMENTS
Head: 12.4 x 11.5mm
Width of band: 2.5mm
WEIGHT
11.8g
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 18k gold
CONDITION
Very good, with fine antique patina. Evidence of an old resize to the back of the band
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