French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio SignetA superb, rare French late Victorian era signet ring made in Nancy. Intricate engraving of the Roman God Mars on a thick carnelian plaque. Based on the neo attic helmet of this warrior, this intaglio is likely to depicts the ancient Roman God of War, Mars (Ares in ancient Greek mythology). The intaglio is set in a typically French 19th century mount, constructed with six parallel gold bands all the way around. Weevil hallmark in oval shape indicates
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A superb, rare French late-Victorian era signet ring made in Nancy. Intricate engraving of the Roman God Mars on a thick carnelian plaque. Based on the neo-attic helmet of this warrior, this intaglio is likely to depicts the ancient Roman ‘God of War’, Mars (Ares in ancient Greek mythology). The intaglio is set in a typically French 19th century mount, constructed with six parallel gold bands all the way around.
‘Weevil’ hallmark in oval shape indicates French .750 gold (18K) (source: World Hallmarks - Vol I by Hallmark Research Institute)
UK size R, US size 8.5, 3.01g 18K gold
The ring is in excellent condition and the gold patina is incredibly silky!