Rare french victorian semainier ring in gold, decorated with an enamelled burning heart.
Victorian French wedding ring
Description
Victorian French wedding ring in 18 karat pink gold (750). Antique ring composed of seven rings symbolizing the days of the week – some with faceted decoration and others with pearls – joined by a rectangular ring. The ring is elegantly enamelled, decorated with a white flaming heart, framed by two branches of laurel with green leaves, all within a blue enamelled outline. French regional ring from the second half of the 19th century.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and illegible hallmarks
Finger size : 57 EU or 8 US (no size adjustment)
Total width of the 7 rings: 6 mm
Dimensions of the loop: 8 mm x 7 mm
Note : This is a very rare model of ring
Condition : Fine wear scratches
Weight : 2.92 gr
Historical point : It is probably a “maraîchère wedding ring”, they were worn in the Vendée marshes and made in the Bas-Poitou. To learn more about the jewellery of our regions, we recommend the book written by Michael C. W. Fieggen, Les Bijoux Des Français.
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