Victorian Garnet Eye Monkey Face Ring queen anne edged with gold

edged with gold

to which the correct answer would be "He lives and reigns and conquers the world

it dates from the 1870s

A wonderful pair of antique drop earrings

Given the three dice it was probably intended as a portable way to play the game bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

Victorian Garnet Eye Monkey Face Ring queen anne edged with goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A highly unusual antique French ring, the head modelled as a realistic depiction of a monkey chimpanzee. It's incredibly well detailed, crafted in silver and set with garnet eyes. Dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 8 x 1. 6cm Rise off finger: 8. 8mm Width of band: 3. 3mm WEIGHT 14. 0g MARKS French silver marks CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age