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This unusual French late 19th century black enamelled gold ring features an oval miniature portrait under a glass panel with a hidden compartment that opens up on the underside.
Portrait miniature rings were, for the most part, of a sentimental nature; commissioned and worn by loved ones and family members. The choice of black enamel also indicates that this could have been worn as a memorial or mourning ring. The portrait is placed inside a hidden compartment of this ring and can be replaced with another miniature painting or photo, locket of hair, small note or other precious memento in the space behind the glass panel. This type of locket ring acts as a way of keeping a loved one close at all times.
The ring weighs a total of 3.84 grams and is crafted in 18K gold throughout. The enamel work is in fantastic condition despite its age; the hinged door of the compartment fully functional, with the glass panel set securely and in great condition.
The ring is stamped with a French ‘tête d’aigle’ (eagle head) control mark to indicate 18K gold made in Paris. There is also a maker’s lozenge mark with the letters LP.
The oval bezel measures 16mm x 10mm. The band has a width of 3.5mm at the back.
UK size Q, US size 8 1/4
This unusual French late 19th century black enamelled gold ring features an oval miniature portrait under a glass panel with a hidden compartment that opens up on the underside.
Portrait miniature rings were, for the most part, of a sentimental nature; commissioned and worn by loved ones and family members. The choice of black enamel also indicates that this could have been worn as a memorial or mourning ring. The portrait is placed inside a hidden compartment of this ring and can be replaced with another miniature painting or photo, locket of hair, small note or other precious memento in the space behind the glass panel. This type of locket ring acts as a way of keeping a loved one close at all times.
The ring weighs a total of 3.84 grams and is crafted in 18K gold throughout. The enamel work is in fantastic condition despite its age; the hinged door of the compartment fully functional, with the glass panel set securely and in great condition.
The ring is stamped with a French ‘tête d’aigle’ (eagle head) control mark to indicate 18K gold made in Paris. There is also a maker’s lozenge mark with the letters LP.
The oval bezel measures 16mm x 10mm. The band has a width of 3.5mm at the back.
UK size Q, US size 8 1/4
Portrait miniature rings were, for the most part, of a sentimental nature; commissioned and worn by loved ones and family members. The choice of black enamel also indicates that this could have been worn as a memorial or mourning ring. The portrait is placed inside a hidden compartment of this ring and can be replaced with another miniature painting or photo, locket of hair, small note or other precious memento in the space behind the glass panel. This type of locket ring acts as a way of keeping a loved one close at all times.
The ring weighs a total of 3.84 grams and is crafted in 18K gold throughout. The enamel work is in fantastic condition despite its age; the hinged door of the compartment fully functional, with the glass panel set securely and in great condition.
The ring is stamped with a French ‘tête d’aigle’ (eagle head) control mark to indicate 18K gold made in Paris. There is also a maker’s lozenge mark with the letters LP.
The oval bezel measures 16mm x 10mm. The band has a width of 3.5mm at the back.
UK size Q, US size 8 1/4
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