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Description

A fabulous vintage 18k gold carnelian intaglio signet ring for the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, hallmarks of Charles Green & Sons, dated to 1968.

The Worshipful Company of Woolmen is one of England's oldest ancient trades associations in the City of London. It has existed since at least the year 1180 becoming incorporated during Henry VIII's reign in 1522. The company's original members dealt in the winding and selling of wool, currently they are involved in the preservation of sheep farming and wool production.
This fabulous heavy solid 18k yellow gold signet ring is a piece of farming history on your pinkie! The ring has a fantastic carnelian intaglio seal which glows a beautiful deep reddish-orange in the light, deeply and intricately carved with the coat of arms of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen showing a woolpack in a shield with an armor helmet above and wool loom at the top with reverse carved motto in a scroll underneath reading 'Lana Spes Nostra' (Wool Is Our Hope), the carnelian set in a heavy solid 18k gold classic setting with wide graduating shoulders. The ring is fully hallmarked inside the band with maker's mark 'CG&S'  for the famous high-end Birmingham, England jeweler's Charles Green & Sons who were established in 1824 and still exist today under the sixth generation of the Green family, the crown for gold, '18', the Birmingham anchor and the letter 'T' for 1968. the ring tests for 18k gold.

The ring is approximately a size 6 3/4.

The ring measures approximately 18mm x 15mm across the face. The carnelian measures about 16mm x 12mm. The ring rises about 5mm above the finger and weighs approximately 11.5 grams.
 

The ring is in excellent condition with general wear. The carnelian has no damage and light general wear from use as a seal.
 

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Payment

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Shipping

This item will be shipped USPS Priority Mail for domestic locations and USPS First Class Mail International for worldwide locations. We ship anywhere in the world unless otherwise stated. Delivery confirmation is included in the shipping costs. Insurance is included in the shipping costs if the item(s) is breakable. We will always combine multiple items to reduce shipping costs. Please check whether your country has customs/other import charges before you purchase/bid, as we are not responsible for any additional import charges incurred. Due to some shipping companies not delivering to certain addresses, we reserve the right to switch one shipping method with a similar shipping method (e.g. Fedex Ground/USPS Parcel Select) without notice. Please be aware that combined shipping may push a package over a weight or size limit, resulting in a different shipping method than originally stated.

Terms of Sale

TERMS OF SALE & RETURNS

We make great efforts to honestly and accurately describe each item we list. We back this up with many photographs, all with a close-up zoom option for detailed inspection. Due to the majority of our items being antique/vintage and often unique it can be difficult to determine age and as such all our items are sold 'as is'. However, if we are not certain about the age of an item we will either not mention an age or say the item is being sold as a later or modern piece and then leave it up to more experienced buyers to determine the exact age. Items are not returnable if it was not of the age/value you were hoping it to be with no exceptions. If we place a date on an item we guarantee it to be of that period or earlier. If you require further pictures or more information about an item, please let us know prior to bidding or purchase. Items cannot be returned for any condition issues either shown in the pictures or mentioned in the listing. As many items we sell are one hundred years or older we will not accept returns for wear consistent with the item's age. Any item mentioned as sold 'as is' in the listing will not be eligible for any form of return or refund. If it is determined an item is eligible for a return, the item must be shipped back within 48 hours, insured and tracked. A restocking fee may apply. We are very easy to work with and welcome any and many questions during our listings, so please let us know if you have one! Thanks again for looking!

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