Signet Ring, 1864, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold and bloodstone, L. 7/8 in. ( cm), Diam. 13/16

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Signet Ring, 1864, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold and bloodstone, L. 7/8 in. ( cm), Diam. 13/16 in. ( cm), Jewelry, Ball, Black & Co. (American, New York, 1851–1874), This class ring was made by prominent New York City jewelers, Ball, Black & Co., and was acquired by John K. Elliott upon his graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1864. The shield-shaped bloodstone intaglio features a crossed laurel wreath and sword, and the chosen motto of the class of 1864, “Uno Aliam

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Size: 4800px × 3840px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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