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Antique silver ring with a faceted synt. light brown spinel on all sides with a twisted edge. This forms the 'lid' of the 'poison box', also with a twisted edge. By means of This poison box can be closed with a click system (see two silver balls). The handmade silver hinge is attached to the back so that the box can be opened and closed. The whole stands on a plateau which also has a twisted edge. Beautiful handmade roses have been placed on the 4 corners, with 2x a single oak leaf and 2x a double oak leaf in between. On the shoulders of the shin an oak leaf is placed on either side. When opening the 'lid' with synth. spinel, we see a reservoir in which people used to put a dose of poison for when they were in danger and thus could end their own life by opening the lid and pouring the contents into water, mead or barley . The bottom of the shin has a silver mark. Dimensions: 'Lid' with synt. spinel: 8 x 10 mm. Tray incl. 'Poison box' (10 mm high, 5 mm deep): 15 x 17 mm. Ring size: 16 mm.
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