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c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (on white background)
c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (side view)
c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (backside)
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c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring

c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (on white background)
c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (side view)
c1880 Vulcanite Signet Ring (backside)
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A very rare antique Victorian signet ring in vulcanite, an early thermoplastic made from natural rubber. Inlaid with silver pique dots and plaques. Dates to c1880.

Currently a size 7 and cannot be resized. Note that vulcanite is somewhat delicate and the ring should not be worn in water.

Materials

Vulcanite and Silver

Date

c1880

Condition

Good. Surface wear, discoloration and one pique dot missing.

Size

US Size 7 (cannot be resized)