Victorian Dragon Intaglio Shield Signet Ring Size:4.5 This exceptional antique snake-link chain

This exceptional antique snake-link chain dates to the beginning of the 19th Century

and I have no idea what its intended purpose was

It features intricate hand-chased detailing

The reason for this is unclear

with a bit of material gratification mixed in for good measure

Victorian Dragon Intaglio Shield Signet Ring Size:4.5 This exceptional antique snake-link chainDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Cool Victorian signet ring with a winged dragon intaglio carved into the shield shaped sardonyx head. The carver has made clever use of the two colour bands present in the stone, the mythical beast rendered in red, and the white section giving the illusion of bat like wing translucency and creating strong contrast between the subject and background. It's mounted in silver with rope twist border around the head and elegant