Victorian Tassie Ring nosize Circa 1720-40

Circa 1720-40

Measurements: 5cmx 4cm at widest point

This Victorian tiara is a beautifully crafted piece that showcases the elegance and versatility of 19th-century design

and the bold colors here reflect the ornamental style of the late 17th century

Victorian Tassie Ring nosize Circa 1720-40Victorian 15ct gold purple Tassie ring inscribed inside the shank: "A. Henderson from a few Glasgow friends 1879". This ring has attractive raised band detail on either side of the shank. Tassie is a glass version of a cameo or intaglio. It was named after James Tassie (1735 1799) who was a Scottish engraver. He created numerous miniature profiles and medals for the nobles in Britain, and made this type of intaglios very popular. The ring band is 6mm