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18ct Gold & Carnelian Signet Ring with Lion Intaglio

896L
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A good quality 18ct gold signet ring that was made in 1920 in Birmingham. It is set with a carnelian that has been engraved with an intaglio of a lion rampant with a motto in a garter around the lion. “semper vigilans” meaning “Always vigilant”

The Essentials

Item Number:
896L
Materials:
Measurements:
Top 1.3 cm by 1 cm
Maker:
John Henry Wynn
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
7 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham Assay Office
Early Fineness:
  • 18
Millesimal Fineness:
France:
Maker's Mark:
J.H.W
Assay Year:
1920

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