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Victorian Lapwing Heraldic Intaglio Crest Singet Ring

Victorian Lapwing Heraldic Intaglio Crest Singet Ring

Name: Victorian Lapwing Heraldic Intaglio Crest Singet Ring
SKU: 231559

$ 58.55

$ 76.12

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Size:

4
4.25
4.5
4.75
5
5.25
5.5
5.75
6
6.25
6.5
6.75
7
7.25
7.5
7.75
8
8.25
8.5
8.75
9
9.25
9.5
9.75
10
10.25
10.5
10.75
11

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Product Details

DATE: Victorian, 1872

Superb Victorian intaglio signet ring dating from the 1870s. The head has been carved with a British heraldic crest: what I believe is a lapwing (aka peewhit, plover, and tyrwhitt). The lapwing is symbolic of strategy - in heraldry at least - as it outwits hunters by leading them away from its nest; a fact that proved popular amongst those lords/dukes/barons who fancied themselves as shrewd strategists... naturally. The ring is crafted in 18 karat gold with channeled shoulder detailing and English hallmarks from the year 1872.

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 14.5 x 11.7mm

Width of band: 3.7mm

WEIGHT

6.2g

MARKS

English hallmarks for 18k gold, Birmingham 1872

CONDITION

Very good, some general wear/patina commensurate with age. Shoulder details and crest remain in great condition