Vintage 9 Carat Gold & Diamond Ring by DS & Co, London, 1981. Size N 1/2. Art Nouveau

Vintage 9 Carat Gold & Diamond Ring by DS & Co, London, 1981. Size N 1/2. Art NouveauA stunning vintage 9 carat gold and diamond ring, fully hallmarked '375' (9 carat gold), DS & Co, London, 1981. The ring has a central 0. 10 carat diamond in a cathedral setting, flanked by two 0. 005 carat diamonds either side. The ring shows some light scratches to the gold commensurate with age and one of the prongs is shorter than the other five (please see photographs). Dimensions Ring Size: N 1 2 Weight: 2 grams

the son of a Mason

Height: 7cm

A lovely object

the other 'Self-Closing Book Slide 5481'

complete with the original iron hanging pole

There is shelf wear to the extremities of both volumes and a small tear to the title panel of Volume I

The locket opens and closes with ease

solid oak linings and later handles

The tea strainer has wonderful patination throughout from years of use

This a scarce first edition copy of 'Daniel Deronda' by George Eliot (Marian Evans)

All page edges gilt

The painting is very finely done with exceptional painting of the face and hands