-Victorian 1886 Birmingham Antique Ring In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises And Pearls
Victorian ring designed by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd.
Beautiful antique ring, created in the city of Birmingham England at the jewelry atelier of S Blanckensee & Son Ltd., back in the 1886. This ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and decorated with vivid blue turquoises and white pearls.
Turquoises: Mount with 3 round cabochon cut of natural turquoises.
Pearls: Mount with 2 half round white pearls.
Birthstone: For the month of December.
Weight: 4.65 Grams, (2.98 Dwt).
Size: 6, sizeable.
Measurements: 7 mm by 19 mm (0.28 x 0.75 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with British marks; the maker's mark for Solomon Blanckensee & Son Ltd., the crowned 18k mark for the assay of the gold, the mark of an anchor for the city of manufacture, the gothic letter m for the year 1886 and signed, "SB&S LIMITED 18Kt".
S Blanckensee & Son Ltd.
Abraham Solomon Blanckensee was born in 1801 in Filehne, Wielen, Czarnków-Trzcianka County, Poland. His father was Levin Blanckensee & his mother Julia Joseph. He had three brothers, Issac, Myer & Moses. By the time of his death in 1864 he was a highly successful jeweller. He died in the county of Warwickshire, Great Britain. In 1826, Solomon Blanckensee founded a jewellery concern based in Bristol, England. The business proved to be highly successful and as time went by it acquired a number of other prominent jewellery firms. The size of the business and quality of the products meant that it had few others considered to be its equals. Solomon relocated to Birmingham. The business premises was a house located at Great Charles Street. The house was also the family dwelling. At this time it was usual and prudent for the owner to live on the premises or in an attached dwelling. After the death of Solomon in 1864, two of his sons, Abraham & Aaron, were in control of all aspects of the family’s jewellery trade. In 1873 Abraham died leaving Aaron and also a younger brother, Julius, to run the concern. The family were well known for being successful jewellers and sometimes this fame attracted attention they would rather not have. Despite there being much harsher penalties for those committing crimes in Victorian England the Blackensee family were the victims of robberies on a number of occasions. More family members joined the company and their dedication ensured that this booming business could take over other rivals. By 1887 the company known as Simeon Greenberg had become part of the Blanckensee group. Sidney Blanckensee & Son (Aaron’s son & grandson) were involved in the manufacture of brooches and jewellery. The range would include all manner of items expected to be seen in a jeweller’s shop, except for clocks, watches and flatware (The Vintage Compact Shop with thanks).
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R050123SAEH/.1117
