1950s Scenthound Intaglio Signet Ring

1950s Scenthound Intaglio Signet RingCharming vintage signet ring carved with a heraldic intaglio crest depicting a scenthound of some description: bloodhound, beagle, spaniel, or potentially the now extinct talbot. It's a smaller scale example, clearly intended as a pinky ring, crafted in 18ct gold and dating from the 1950s. The dog is beautifully detailed, in this instance carved for show (not intended to create a wax seal). Many titled families took this crest as their sigil,

75 US or K 1/2 UK/AUS

multi-layered duality with Ra

clasp tested as 9ct gold

Materials: Emerald and 9 carat gold

and beautifully made - naturally

the snake is crafted in 18ct gold forming a shallow 'S' shape around the head and tail

Her birth was

one of three nautically themed chains (along with the anchor and the rope link) the design mimics the chains used to attach an anchor to a ship with an oval profile and a bar down the middle

I can't think of a better pairing with this year's white cosmos than this early Victorian silver necklace

Era: Mid Century circa 1950Inner dimensions: 6

Marks: Ear wires have English hallmarks for 9ct gold

The detail is superb