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How old are poison rings?
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Poison rings, also known as pillbox rings, grew in popularity in Europe during the 16th century. There is no known date for the introduction of the poison ring. However, it originated in the Far East and India. Today, the poison ring carries small amounts of liquids. Shop a range of antique poison rings on 1stDibs.
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Antique Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Poison Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Enamel Poison Ring
9ct Gold & Silver
Circa 1900
A striking and rare example of late Victorian ingenuity and ornamentation, this circa 1900 poison ring features...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian c1860's Compartment (Poison) Intaglio Seal 9K Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nowadays, antique examples of poison ring appeal to collectors
for their unique craftsmanship, unusual mechanisms and
tantalising sense of a private history concealed within.
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Other, 9k Gold
