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Victorian 15ct Gold Signet Ring with Intaglio of a Rearing Cat

524R
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual 15ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1866. It has been set with a carnelian that has been engraved with a rearing cat. It is a pun on “Sans Peur” that literally means “Without Fear” The shoulders have a cut out Gothick trefoil motif with black enamel detail. This ring would certainly attract a lot of interest when worn

The Details
Ollys Pick

I love this signet ring. It is so unusual

Essentials

Item Number:
524R
Materials:
Measurements:
Top 1.7cm by 1.2cm
Carnelian 1.3cm by 1cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
5 years ago

Hallmarks

Maker’s Mark:
W.R
Assay Year:
1866
Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham
Early Fineness:
  • 15
Millesimal Fineness:
  • .625

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