Early Victorian Coral & Pearl Half-Hoop Ring necklace The body is carved from

The body is carved from wood

) and would have contained five sugared almonds symbolize health

to guide the souls of the dead to the Underworld) and holding his caduceus above his head - a few tiny mortals visible on the ground beneath him

It features a wind-up mechanical movement (17 jewels)

Birmingham 1871

Early Victorian Coral & Pearl Half-Hoop Ring necklace The body is carved fromDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A thin antique half hoop ring dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1840. It's set with alternating orange coral and split pearls in cut down "pie crust" settings, and features simple engraved shoulder details. Crafted in 9 karat gold, can be worn just as effectively alone or as part of a stack. STONES Natural Coral & Pearl MEASUREMENTS Width: 2. 8mm WEIGHT 1. 2g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Good,