Rare antique AOUW solid gold mans ring:

~ Features an oval shaped focal point

~ Striking enameled flag adorned shield & anchor logo

~ Late Victorian period styling with fancy gold work on the shoulders

~ Solid 10k gold

~ The Ancient Order of United Workmen fraternal organization was created in 1868 to support the post civil war workforce. 

Ready and waiting for your finger, special day, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True very rare antique ring circa 1905/1906 - the inside has a patent date of 1905 - and this ring predates the metal stamping act of 1906. This piece is able to be dated very accurately to that very small window in time

MARKINGS: PAT.MCH2805 stamped on the inside of the band - meaning patented March 28, 1905

METAL / MATERIAL: Tests to be a minimum of 10k gold, it reached the lower end of the 14k range - so I am safely saying 10k is the minimum content. Tested using a non-invasive, non-marring, non-damaging method of course - and enamel in shades of black, white, red, and blue

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: The face is aprox 5/8" tall x 1/2" wide and the band tapers to 3.2 mm in the very back

WEIGHT: 4.3 grams on my scale

TESTING:  See above

U.S. RING SIZE: 9.5

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

CONDITION = Great vintage condition given the age and rarity - there is a small flawed area on the outside back of the band. Looks to be a casting flaw or similar. It doesn't appear to go all the way through - it is very superficial and stable. See last photo. In an excellent state of preservation

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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear.  Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned.  Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description. 

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