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Reference #: 8189
Status: sold
Dimensions: US finger size 8;
width is 1/4 inch
Condition: excellent
Year: 1820-40
Price: Sold
Description: A truly rare find! This memento mori ("remember death comes to all") ring has a foreboding skull and cross bones on the top and it opens to reveal a secret poison compartment! The ring is 14kt yellow gold. To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3 and photo4 and photo5 and photo6 and photo7