Lost Owl Egyptian Revival Signet Ring

Lost Owl Egyptian Revival Signet RingA lapis intaglio signet ring by Lost Owl. The carving is a highly stylised fly amulet, after an ancient Egyptian example (pictured) that's described as "Pair of flies, an honourific award, in gold over core". The ring is an antique example dating from the late Victorian era; crafted in solid yellow gold. It was long thought that the golden flies were given to soldiers to reward bravery and military valour, a symbol of persistence in the face of

Unusual silver cuff bangle dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Era: Edwardian 1917Ring size: 8

glistening old cut diamonds

Fastens with a heavy duty lobster clasp

dating from the mid 19th century

while the 18 carat yellow gold band sets up an attractive bimetal contrast

A death's head

Head: 11mm by 9

people have attempted to create a cheaper and more readily available alternative - a simulation - to natural pearls

Stone: Demantoid garnet

Extravagant mid-century statement ring set with seven lustrous pearls

He had winged sandals