Victorian Gold & Silver Mouse Ring mourning jewellery and of exceptionally high quality

and of exceptionally high quality

The glass is slightly scratched at one point - can be polished out if preferred

" It's quite likely that this ring belonged to the man himself

A somewhat unusual portrayal of the pair

We're offering it on a long period fancy-link chain

Victorian Gold & Silver Mouse Ring mourning jewellery and of exceptionally high qualityDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A charming Victorian mouse ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The rodent sits perched atop a fine gold band, its tail wrapped around, and (for some reason) with an elongated nose (Pinocchio mouse? Elephant shrew? Was there once a pearl there?). The band is crafted in 15 karat gold, and the mouse in wonderfully detailed silver. MEASUREMENTS Mouse: 10. 6 x 3. 3 x 4. 5mm (length by width by height,