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Early 19th Century Grand Tour Lava Ring

45X
40 Admirers
Written by Olly Gerrish

This wonderful 9ct gold lava ring would have ben sold in Naples to travellers on the Grand Tour as souvenir jewellery in the 1820’s after the discovery of the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the 18th century. Made by Pompeian stone cutters, each of the seven round heads of the ring is distinctly carved and is of a different hue as well as a different mythological figure and comes from a different organic material sourced from Vesuvius. The ring is in exceptionally good condition.

This ring cannot be sized.

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Item Number:
45X
Materials:
Measurements:
Width of band 1.2cm
Place of Origin:
Italy
Discovered:
2 years ago

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