Description

Antique Victorian 15ct gold almandine garnet & seed pearl ring,  Chester, 1884. 6 Round cut claw set almandine garnets & 5 seed pearls ( central 3 are claw set, outer 2 are bezel set, set in 15ct gold across the gallery. The shoulders & shank being fine hand chased which is still visible. To the back of the gallery is engraved "V.L to M.H 1887". Fully hallmarked. A beautiful piece from the Victorian era. With gift box.

Significant events of 1884

First International Forestry Exhibition, opens in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The invention of local anesthesia by Karl Koller is made public.

Assay

Chester

Date

1884

Weight

1.76 grams

Size

UK: M 1/2

U.S.A: 6 1/2

Condition.

Very good condition for it's age. A repair to one of the shoulders & a hair line crack to the other shoulder, please see photographs.