Rare poison ring decorated with a squirrel eating a fruit. Gold ring 18k of the 19th century. Sentimental jewellery.
Poison ring with squirrel
Description
Poison ring with squirrel in rose gold 18 karats (750). Rare antique ring composed of a square bezel with a secret compartment that opens on top. A squirrel in gold and in relief decorates the lid. He is eating a fruit. The ring is in hollow gold, it is decorated with pomegranates and leaves in relief on the shoulders. Jewel of the middle of the 19th century.
Acid-tested ring: 18 karat gold, exempt from control; illegible goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size : 54 UE or 6.45 US (possible to size)
Condition: trace of soldering, small crack under the bezel; scratches from use
Weight : 2.6 gr
More about : These rings are often called “poison rings”, but they were more often used to keep souvenirs.
**The antique box is not sold with the item**
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