Victorian Rosary Poison Ring portraits It remains in good antique

It remains in good antique condition

The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians

The compass itself is set within a ship's wheel

A pretty antique cluster ring set with a natural ruby surrounded by a halo of pearls

The design is very typically early 20th Century

Victorian Rosary Poison Ring portraits It remains in good antiqueDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An awesome antique signet poison ring. but so much more. The head is hinged, opening up to reveal a secret compartment behind the oval sardonyx panel. It's also a Rosary ring, with studs all around the band designed to be used as a physical method of keeping count of the number of Hail Marys said as the mysteries are contemplated. It's modelled in 15 karat gold, and dates from the 1870s. STONES Sardonyx MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 3