Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Enamel Masonic Swivel Ring - By John Henry Wynn - Birmingham 1964
An interesting vintage ring designed as a swivel or ‘flip’ ring displaying the Order of the Eastern Star to the front and to the ‘flip’ side (in rose gold), the original owners initials - ‘FEJ’.
‘The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 (174 years ago) by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873’.
Crafted from 9ct yellow gold and fully hallmarked for manufacture by J H Wynn Ltd (from 1938) - Hylton Street, Birmingham, assay in Birmingham and date stamped clearly for 1964.
Low rise on the finger this ring is not only attractive and interesting, but a true conversation starter!
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
1.1cm North to south
1.0cm East to west
WEIGHT
3.63 Grams
MARKS
J.H.W. - Makers mark for J H Wynn Ltd (from 1938) - Hylton Street, Birmingham; subsequently Soho Hill, Birmingham
9 / 375 / Anchor for Birmingham / ‘p’ for 1964
SIZE
T or 19.6mm diameter US 9 3/4
Could be resized up approximately 4, down 4-6
CONDITION
Very very good vintage condition. Enamel is very good, one tiny fleabite to blue star ray. Hallmarks very crisp and clear. No thinning to shank. Swivel works perfectly.
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