Antique c1900 Victorian SIGNED Ostby & Barton Enamel Masonic Hand Milgrained 10k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
The Masonic Compass & Square Symbol has been Detailed in Blue Enamel
SIGNED Ostby & Barton Masonic Ring Dating to the c1900 Victorian Era
Great Solid Back Ring
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EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Up for sale is a recent find, an Antique Victorian SIGNED Ostby & Barton Enamel Masonic Hand Milgrained 10k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. This Original Antique Victorian SIGNED Ostby & Barton 10k Solid Yellow Gold ring that with an Enameled Masonic Square & Compass. The symbol has been detailed in Blue enamel and is very detailed down to the tiny hatch marks on the L-Square. This is a solid back ring similar to a signet ring. The oval is 16x11mm. The interior of the ring is also fully hallmarked with an "OB" which is the hallmark for Ostby & Barton an extremely collectible and sought after vintage brand. Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible and highly sought after vintage brand. This classic Victorian ring also has fantastic Hand Milgrain details accenting the raised details on the shoulders of the setting and around the bezel.Milgrain details look so beautiful, appealing and interesting because the beaded pattern is able to make the area resemble the edge of a coin. A specialized jeweler's hand tool is used to create interesting texture that is said to resemble tiny beading or embroidery. This ring is marked "10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be 10k solid gold. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Gold not plated or layered) Aside from some enamel loss this ring is otherwise in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION will arrive ready to wear.
This is an Original Antique c1900 Victorian SIGNED Ostby & Barton Men's Masonic Ring not a copy or reproduction.
Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible and highly sought after vintage brand.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 8 1/2 and could sized up or down by a competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 21mm tall and 21mm wide. Ring rises 2mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 5.0 Grams (0.18 Ounce) Almost 1/5 Ounce Total Weight
Gold: This ring is marked "10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be 10k Solid Gold. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Gold not plated or layered)
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