DATE: 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, not including tail)

Width of band: 0.9mm

WEIGHT 

1.1g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver

CONDITION 

Very good, natural tarnish to the mouse. Can be polished out if desired