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1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (on white background)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (on black background)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (side view)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (profile view)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (detail)
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1890s Victorian Scarab Ring

1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (on white background)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (on black background)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (side view)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (profile view)
1890s Victorian Scarab Ring (detail)
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A beautifully made Victorian era scarab ring with a faience scarab in a 14K gold mounting with Etruscan Revival detailing. Dates to the 1890s and likely American made. The scarab is possibly ancient, and would have been a souvenir from a Grand Tour visit to Egypt in 19th century.

Materials

Faience (glazed ceramic) and 14K Gold

Date

1890s (scarab possibly ancient)

Condition

Good. Glaze on scarab is heavily worn.

Size

US Size 5-3/4 (could be resized in the 4.5 to 7.5 range for $75)
North to South: 23mm