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Description: | Lead alloy and Glass Finger Ring, brazed and gilt. Cast ring comprising a relatively thin rectangular section band c.4mm by 3.5mm, brazed to a sub-rectangular setting of length 26.4mm, width 22.7mm and height, with its stone, of 8.9mm. The corners of the setting bear broad vertical ribs, with a design of deeply cut curls on its opposed long sides. Relict traces of gilding are retained in hollows of the ornament, and more extensively over the flat back of the setting. This was applied over a copper coloured surface, beneath which metal of a leaden grey tint is occasionally exposed. The upper edge of the setting and four spurs at its corner clench a large rectangular facetted stone of amethyst coloured transparent glass. The internal diameter of the ring, at c.27mm, implies it would be worn over a heavy glove. It is heavily worn, with a loss of about half its thickness, opposite the bezel. The weight, crudity, material and size may all suggest this to be from a theatrical or fancy dress costume of recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-2000.Height (overall): 37.7mm, Weight: 25.44gms.
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