Antique Satyr Ring
A petite and delicate ring, likely from the late 18th Century, though it has a later mark for 9ct. Despite the hallmark, it does seem to test up as 15ct gold. It has a simple bezel setting holding a cameo of a satyr mask. Satyrs were likely studied on the Grand Tour; a voyage of discovery for young men in the 18th Century. They are part of Greek mythology and said to represent the luxuriant powers of nature. This particular satyr does not display any horns, though it has the distinguished full hair, rounded nose and open mouth associated with this mystical being. A lovely simple ring and a beautiful collectors piece.
Details:
Materials - Tests as 15ct, marked as 9ct, Likely Oyster Shell
Age - Late 18th Century
Size - The cameo measures approx 9mm by 6.5mm
Ring Size - UK K 3/4 US 5 3/4 This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Very good. Very minor evidence of a previous resizing.
Weight - 1.46g
A petite and delicate ring, likely from the late 18th Century, though it has a later mark for 9ct. Despite the hallmark, it does seem to test up as 15ct gold. It has a simple bezel setting holding a cameo of a satyr mask. Satyrs were likely studied on the Grand Tour; a voyage of discovery for young men in the 18th Century. They are part of Greek mythology and said to represent the luxuriant powers of nature. This particular satyr does not display any horns, though it has the distinguished full hair, rounded nose and open mouth associated with this mystical being. A lovely simple ring and a beautiful collectors piece.
Details:
Materials - Tests as 15ct, marked as 9ct, Likely Oyster Shell
Age - Late 18th Century
Size - The cameo measures approx 9mm by 6.5mm
Ring Size - UK K 3/4 US 5 3/4 This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Very good. Very minor evidence of a previous resizing.
Weight - 1.46g
A petite and delicate ring, likely from the late 18th Century, though it has a later mark for 9ct. Despite the hallmark, it does seem to test up as 15ct gold. It has a simple bezel setting holding a cameo of a satyr mask. Satyrs were likely studied on the Grand Tour; a voyage of discovery for young men in the 18th Century. They are part of Greek mythology and said to represent the luxuriant powers of nature. This particular satyr does not display any horns, though it has the distinguished full hair, rounded nose and open mouth associated with this mystical being. A lovely simple ring and a beautiful collectors piece.
Details:
Materials - Tests as 15ct, marked as 9ct, Likely Oyster Shell
Age - Late 18th Century
Size - The cameo measures approx 9mm by 6.5mm
Ring Size - UK K 3/4 US 5 3/4 This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Very good. Very minor evidence of a previous resizing.
Weight - 1.46g