Victorian Gold & Silver Mouse Ring mourning jewellery and Crassus Syria

and Crassus Syria

Citrine and Garnet

a couple of areas of enamel loss at the tips of the wings

" It's quite likely that this ring belonged to the man himself

Victorian Gold & Silver Mouse Ring mourning jewellery and Crassus SyriaDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A charming Victorian mouse ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The rodent sits perched atop a fine gold band, its tail wrapped around, and (for some reason) with an elongated nose (Pinocchio mouse? Elephant shrew? Was there once a pearl there?). The band is crafted in 15 karat gold, and the mouse in wonderfully detailed silver. MEASUREMENTS Mouse: 10. 6 x 3. 3 x 4. 5mm (length by width by height,