antique silver men's ring

By miss5656, 18 September, 2010

Description

This ring is a very nice piece in really good condition. Made in 1872 in Turku, Finland. It is a size 11 men's silver ring. It is one piece. No settings. The band forms into the top rectangular set and there is a unigue scallopped design.

Category

Jewelry and Gemstones

Medium

silver

Distinguishing marks

There are hallmarks inside the band. 1st is a cross type symbol like 2 capitol 'I's crossed. 2nd is a 'Crown' mark. Then '813H'. Then a mark that looks something like a capitol 'M' with a straight line across the top of the 'M'. and lastly 'P7'.

Condition

Good

Size and dimensions of this item

The ring is approx. 1.25 inches in height and is a size 11. The rectangular set on the top measures .75 inch by .50 inch.

Date Period

1872

Weight

unknown but it is not a heavy piece.

History

I researhed the hallmarks inside the band and I believe it was made in Turku, Finland in 1872 by 'Torun Hopea'.

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