Description
Victorian 9ct, 9k, 375 gold Turquoise & natural Pearl, ‘forget me knot” mourning ring, dated 1866
Antique, early Victorian Turquoise and pearl ring featuring a central seed pearl surrounded by six, cabochon Turquoise gemstones mounted in a crimped setting. The shoulders are beautifully decorated with etching that continues the whole way around the shank.
The fantastic crisp and clear hallmarks read as follows:
375/9 (denotes 9ct gold), Anchor (Birmingham Assay office), R (date letter for 1866) together with the maker’s mark W.G.M. (Walter & George Myers).
The head of the ring measures 9.8 x 9.3mm.
The matrix turquoise is a wonderful sky blue colour and the natural seed pearl is a silvery grey – all gemstones look to be original.
RING SIZE: UK: K 1/2, USA: 5.5
WEIGHT: 1.6 grams
HALLMARKS: as above
CONDITION: Good, some expected age related patina
DATE: Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Please note that images have been enlarged to show detail. All measurements are listed in the description. All items are Antique, Vintage and/or Pre-owned and will naturally have signs of wear & tear commensurate with age. Antique boxes are for display purposes only unless otherwise stated the item will be sent in a Leatherette & Velvet box.
