Victorian Spaniel Brittany Dog Ring, Portrait Miniature Dog Ring, 9k Gold

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Victorian Spaniel Brittany Dog Ring, Portrait Miniature Dog Ring, 9k Gold

About the Item

Victorian Spaniel brittany dog ring in rose gold 9 karats. Antique ring with a painted miniature, showing a sitted dog, looking to the right. It is most probably a hunting dog, Spaniel Brittany type. The miniature is painted on a white background. 19th century ring, Victorian period, probably from England. Clover hallmark (later add) Finger size : 50 EU or 5,5 US (possible sizing) Dimensions of the ring head : 1,8 x 1,3 cm Conservation : this ring is very old and has a miniature, it should not be worn near water (shower, washing up, bathing) Condition: good general condition of the miniature. Some iridescence visible under the paint. Traces of oxidation, traces of soldering on the ring. Weight : 3,32 gr Historical point : in the Middle Ages, the dog was considered impure, even unholy. Over time, it gained consideration thanks to its association with hunting, while appearing as a pet in pictorial representations. It is present on tombstones at the feet of the deceased, a symbol of fidelity and is found with the same meaning in 19th century jewellery. Although the notion of fidelity was very prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, it is above all the hunting reference that prevails in men's jewellery, whether the animals are sculpted in the round in hard stone or enamelled under rock crystal. International Buyers: Please be aware of your country's customs fees. All import duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility. It is not part of the cost of shipping. (UK buyers- these fees and taxes seem to be very strictly enforced for you)

Ring Size:
5.5 US, Resizable
Metal:
9k Gold,Rose Gold
Weight:
3.32 g
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good general condition of the miniature. Some iridescence visible under the paint. Traces of oxidation, traces of soldering on the ring.
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 538-41stDibs: LU2606215043932