{"product_id":"antique-15ct-gold-bloodstone-intaglio-greyhound-crest-always-faithful-signet-ring-australian-colonial-hallmarks-cn1109","title":"Antique 15ct Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Greyhound Crest 'Always Faithful' Signet Ring, Australian Colonial Hallmarks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional antique 15ct gold signet ring, crafted in Melbourne. This remarkable piece features a bloodstone intaglio carved with a greyhound crest and the French motto \"Toujours Fidele\", meaning \"Always Faithful\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this exceptional ring apart is its rare and early Australian hallmarks: a star (Retailers mark) for Larard Bros of Melbourne, 15 for 15 carat gold, and the hanging sheep, a symbol used as a quality stamp for gold in colonial Australia. These marks date the ring to the late 19th century and are highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003e\nVictorian, c.1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks:\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly Australian hallmarks, stamped with A star (The retailer Larard Bros), \"15\" for 15ct gold, And the iconic hanging sheep, the early Australian quality symbol for gold carat.\u003cbr\u003e\nMakers mark SD\u0026amp;Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nRing Size P. US 7.5\u003cbr\u003e\nBand Width 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\nFace 15.5mm x 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\n12 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thenorthc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56832371949948,"sku":"CN1109","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3423\/1615\/files\/il_fullxfull.7439418331_1e3d.jpg?v=1780416111","url":"https:\/\/thenorthc.co.uk\/products\/antique-15ct-gold-bloodstone-intaglio-greyhound-crest-always-faithful-signet-ring-australian-colonial-hallmarks-cn1109","provider":"thenorthc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}