DATE: Victorian, c.1870

FORTIS EST VERITAS. Truth is strength. This Victorian signet ring is modelled in 18 karat gold, and features an intaglio carved owl crest, above the aforementioned Latin motto. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, with shield-shaped face and good weight.

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 13.5 x 12.0mm

Width of band: 4.6mm

WEIGHT 

11.9g

MARKS 

Stamped 18ct

CONDITION 

Very good, with fine antique patina