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Rare Georgian poison ring,
top opens to reveal secret compartment

Reference #: 8958

Status: sold

Dimensions: top is 0.9 cm tall or approx. 1/3 inch; finger size is a 8.5-9 (could be sized down)
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Condition: excellent; some very minor wear to enamel and, it could use a gentle cleaning (which I will do before shipping!)

Year: 1820-1840

Price: sold

Description:  This "sweet" ring actually has sinister secret.   It is a poison ring! 
The pretty enamel top opens to reveal the secret compartment.   On either side of the secret compartment is a cabochon garnet.   The ring is 18kt. yellow gold (no hallmarks).  To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3 and photo4 and photo5