Description

Antique Victorian 15ct gold spinel & half pearl memorial ring, (Birmingham, 1870) original presentation case. 4 Half pearls & 5 pink spinel claw set in 15ct gold in a floral design. The shoulders having fine hand chasing. At the center back of the gallery is a locket area where the plaited hair of a loved would of been. Fully hallmarked. A fantastic example. Complete with original presentation case. 

Significant events of 1870

Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins.

The Tower subway beneath the River Thames in London, the world's first underground tube railway officially opens.

Maker

R.P

Robert Pringle & Sons?

Date

1870

Weight

1.67 grams

Size

UK: M 1/2

U.S.A: 6 1/2

Condition.

One of the outer spinel tests as glass, other than that in excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.