Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Seal Ring Birmingham 1902
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Ever popular antique 18ct yellow gold Bloodstone ring featuring an oval Bloodstone intaglio wax seal.
Crafted from brightly hued 18ct yellow gold, very solid and quite hefty at 8.33 grams, with a fully enclosed gold backing to the Bloodstone.
Beautifully and clearly hallmarked for 18ct, Birmingham assay and date letter for 1902.
Makers marks ‘M&M’ we believe are for James Woodward and Wilfred B Mole trading as Manton & Mole from Warstone Street Birmingham in the late 19th century.
Stylish, low profile and one of those rings that melt on to the finger, this very comfortable ring is a pleasure to wear.
STONES
Bloodstone
MEASUREMENTS
Face of ring 14.6mm x 13.4mm
Rise 4.2mm
WEIGHT
8.33 Grams
MARKS
‘M&M’ probably for Manton & Mole Birmingham
‘Crown’ / 18 / Anchor / ‘C’ date letter for 1902
SIZE
N or 17.1mm diameter or US 7 3/4
Sizeable with care not to disturb hallmarks
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No prior resizing marks, no thinning to shank. Gold is lovely thick and heavy. Very very minor flea bites to outer edge of Bloodstone visible under x10 magnification and macro photography, not to the naked eye.
