Antique Victorian Mens Poison Locket Ring Skull Occultist Gilt Silver Enamel

Rare Antique early 19th Century Victorian Memento Mori Skull Poison Locket Ring Material: Gilt Silver with Enamel Inlay Ring Size: US 10 Design: Locket / Poison Compartment Ring A fascinating and rare example of Victorian memento mori jewelry, this substantial men’s ring features a hidden locket (or “poison”) compartment beneath an intricately enameled lid. Rendered in richly gilded silver, the ring is ornately decorated with fine granulation and vivid green enamel, encircling dark accent stones in a circular motif. On either shoulder of the ring rests a finely sculpted human skull, a traditional memento mori symbol reminding the wearer of life’s impermanence and the inevitability of death. The craftsmanship throughout is bold and symbolic, evoking the darker beauty of Victorian mourning culture. The concealed compartment opens smoothly, historically used to hold keepsakes—or, according to legend, more nefarious contents. The ring is entirely hand-crafted and remains in excellent antique condition, with strong Gothic presence and historical intrigue. A rare and evocative statement piece for collectors of memento mori, Victorian curiosities, or fine mourning jewelry.

The ring comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $3500 Shipping and Handling: • Item will be securely packaged to ensure safe delivery. • International shipping available by DHL overnight courier. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare piece of Victorian history!

History: A poison ring or pillbox ring is a type of ring with a container under the bezel or inside the bezel itself which could be used to hold poison or another substance; they became popular in Europe during the sixteenth century. The poison ring was used either to slip poison into an enemy’s food or drink, or to facilitate the suicide of the wearer in order to preclude capture or torture. In Italy to this day pouring someone a drink whilst holding the bottle with the back of the hand facing downward, so as to let something drop from a ring bezel, is called versare alla traditora (“traitor’s way pouring”) and still considered offensive.  Rings like this have been used throughout history to carry perfume, locks of hair, devotional relics, messages and other keepsakes, so they have also been known by other names. Artists would paint tiny portraits of loved ones, to be carried in what was called a “locket ring,” which was popular during the Renaissance. By the 17th century, jewelers were creating locket rings in the shape of caskets which served as mementos for mourners. These were called “funeral rings.” Rings with compartments are also called “box” rings or “socket” rings.

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