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Antique 1884 Birmingham Made 9ct Gold Engraved Band, 9ct Rosey Gold, size Q1/2 or 8.5 (fits more like a P -P/12 due to width)
Antique 1884 Birmingham Made 9ct Gold Engraved Band, 9ct Rosey Gold, size Q1/2 or 8.5 (fits more like a P -P/12 due to width)
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This fabulous band was made in the assay year of Aug 1884- July 1885. Birmingham did not standardise to the calendar year until 1975 so all older rings are associated with two years. So what was happening 140 years ago? Well local anaesthetic was just being discovered, Victoria was on the throne (and 23 years into mourning the death of Albert). Photographic film was also invented in that year - and just look how far that has progressed!
This rosey band is a lovely half rounded band in that delicious old rosey gold. It bears a really lovely angular stylised pattern - that over time and with wear has softened.
Particulars:
Size Q1/2 or 8.5 (fits more like a P -P/12 due to width) (sizeable)
Weight 2.46g
Width 5.6 -5.8mm wide x0.9mm thick
Hallmarks poorly struck but still legible 9ct Gold Birmingham and "k" date stamp for 1884-1885 year
Condition - some wear to the pattern that you would expect with a ring 140 years of age.
Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.
All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.
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Sizing
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We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.
Lay-by
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Valuations
Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.
Shipping
We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.
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