DATE: Victorian, c.1880

Superb Victorian intaglio signet ring with unusual shoulder design and heraldic crest depicting a rather fine greyhound, front paw raised and ears standing to attention. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, with crossed split shoulders cut out sections around the middle of the band.

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 15.3 x 10.4mm

Width of band: 3.7mm

WEIGHT 

10.7g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age and use