Vintage Silver Poison Ring retro The links alternate between plain

The links alternate between plain and chased pairs

and the diamonds are old European cuts

It was also believed that the rooster could dispel evil spirit

The Saint and the infant Christ are modelled in 3D

They crafted quality silver jewellery and pocket watches throughout the 1800s

Vintage Silver Poison Ring retro The links alternate between plainDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 Cool poison ring dating from the 1960's with ornate, Victorian style detail. Crafted in silver, it's face is hinged down one side, to reveal a secret compartment. In the Victorian era, these rings were used to slip poison into an unsuspecting enemys drink by opening the hinge of the ring when pouring. Though this style has a dark past, the secret compartments were later used to store perfume or locks of hair. What would you keep