Description
Antique 9ct gold Victorian plaited hair mourning ring, (1874). Plaited hair set in a 9ct gold band, with hand chased panels to the shoulders & vacant cartouche to the centre. A fantastic example. With a gift box. 
 
Significant events of 1874:
Andrew Taylor Still starts the movement for osteopathic medicine in the United States.
Gold is discovered in the Black Hills
 
Maker
W.M
 
Assay
Birmingham
 
Date
1874
 
Weight
1.50 grams
 
Size
UK: M
U.S.A: 6 1/4
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.