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Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring
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Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring

19th century
Description

An antique jewel of crisp silver, this Victorian ring is a rare beauty filled with symbolism. Dating to the late 1890s, this is a true piece of Victorian history.

This Victorian ring features the symbols of faith (a cross), hope (an anchor), and charity (noted as a love heart). This was a popular Victorian motif and has appeared in jewellery ever since. The Anchor became a symbol of hope because sailors' families hoped for a safe return from a dangerous mission or vocation.

The entire ring is sterling silver, with floral engraving around the shoulders accompanying the symbols. They stand out beautifully and would be a superb addition to any antique jewellery collection!

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

The front of the band measures 7.1mm and tapers to 3.2mm at the back

RING SIZE

US - 8.25 / UK - Q 1/2

WEIGHT

1.87 grams

HALLMARKS

GL&Co

Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter z (1899)

CONDITION

This pretty Victorian ring is in lovely antique condition and ready to wear, with a patina that suits its age. We haven't polished this ring; we left the patina as is, but it can be polished if you prefer.

Item Number - SD1147

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Band Ring to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09699761
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date letter z with Birmingham anchor: hallmarked in 1899.
Heart, anchor and cross emblems: traditional Victorian Faith, Hope and Charity motif.
Hand-cut engraving on the shoulders: period jewellery work.
Gentle softening and tarnishing on the silver: honest age from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242823
Dealers Internal Reference
SD1147
Description
An antique jewel of crisp silver, this Victorian ring is a rare beauty filled with symbolism. Dating to the late 1890s, this is a true piece of Victorian history.
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This Victorian ring features the symbols of faith (a cross), hope (an anchor), and charity (noted as a love heart).
Lancastrian Jewellers

This was a popular Victorian motif and has appeared in jewellery ever since. The Anchor became a symbol of hope because sailors' families hoped for a safe return from a dangerous mission or vocation.

fig 1. A late Victorian sterling silver band ring featuring embossed relief motifs of an anchor, a heart, and a cross.
fig 1. Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring

The entire ring is sterling silver, with floral engraving around the shoulders accompanying the symbols. They stand out beautifully and would be a superb addition to any antique jewellery collection!

METAL

fig 2. A late Victorian sterling silver band ring featuring embossed relief motifs of an anchor, a heart, and a cross.
fig 2. Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

The front of the band measures 7.1mm and tapers to 3.2mm at the back

RING SIZE

US - 8.25 / UK - Q 1/2

WEIGHT

1.87 grams

HALLMARKS

GL&Co

Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter z (1899)

CONDITION

fig 3. A late Victorian sterling silver band ring featuring embossed relief motifs of an anchor, a heart, and a cross.
fig 3. Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring

This pretty Victorian ring is in lovely antique condition and ready to wear, with a patina that suits its age. We haven't polished this ring; we left the patina as is, but it can be polished if you prefer.

Item Number - SD1147

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Band Ring to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09699761
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date letter z with Birmingham anchor: hallmarked in 1899.
Heart, anchor and cross emblems: traditional Victorian Faith, Hope and Charity motif.
Hand-cut engraving on the shoulders: period jewellery work.
Gentle softening and tarnishing on the silver: honest age from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242823
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1147
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian sterling silver band ring featuring embossed relief motifs of an anchor, a heart, and a cross.
Antique Victorian '1899' Faith Hope & Charity Sterling Silver Band Ring
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAnchor motif, Heart motif, Cross motif, Relief engraving

An antique Victorian sterling silver band ring from the late 1890s displays relief engraving and motifs of an anchor, a heart, and a cross. The crisp silver band exhibits a natural patina, floral engraving around the shoulders, and the GL&Co maker's mark alongside a Birmingham lion mark and date letter z for 1899, with the front measuring 7.1mm and tapering to 3.2mm at the back. Additional visible details include the black cloth background, the red heart-shaped storage box with a gold-coloured clasp, and the cream-coloured interior lining of the box. This piece fits well in a jewellery collection or as an everyday wearable antique item for those who appreciate Victorian style and symbolic silver jewellery.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th century, the trio of motifs comprising a cross for Faith, an anchor for Hope, and a heart for Charity represented core virtues often gifted as sentimental tokens of devotion.

Late Victorian band rings were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or high-karat gold, frequently featuring die-struck or hand-engraved symbolic motifs.

Authentic British Victorian silver rings carry full hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling purity, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of manufacture.

Symbolic silver bands function well as standalone statement pieces on any finger or stacked alongside unadorned contemporary silver bands to contrast historical detailing with modern minimalism.

Clean sterling silver rings using a soft silver polishing cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaning that can remove natural historical patina and recessed oxidisation.
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