Victorian Ladybird Vesta Case paste gemstone Cool Art Deco solitaire ring

Cool Art Deco solitaire ring set with a flat black opal doublet within an oval halo of millegrain gold

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Victorian Ladybird Vesta Case paste gemstone Cool Art Deco solitaire ringCute Victorian silver vesta case with an enamelled ladybird (or ladybug) in the corner and a bail for wear as a pendant or fob. It dates from the late 19th century, with London hallmarks from the year 1894. Vesta cases were made to house matches before the invention of modern safety matches with a rough textured strip at the base for striking. Era: Victorian, 1894 Size: 4. 6cm by 3. 2cm by 1. 1cm (not including bail) Marks: English, London, 1894