{"product_id":"18ct-yellow-gold-hallmarked-knot-keepers-ring-1894-chester","title":"Antique Victorian 1894 18ct Yellow Gold Knot Keeper's Ring - Chester Hallmarked - UK M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent antique Victorian keeper's ring, beautifully handmade in solid 18ct yellow gold and featuring an intricate interwoven knot design with traditional hand-tooled detailing. Fully hallmarked in Chester and dating to 1894, this is a particularly fine example of late Victorian jewellery, combining substantial gold craftsmanship with distinctive period styling and timeless appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring features a striking arrangement of interwoven gold links, carefully crafted to create an elegant knot design across the upper section of the band. The beautifully flowing goldwork is complemented by intricate hand-tooled detailing, adding texture and definition to the design while showcasing the skill of the original Victorian goldsmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeper's rings have a long history in British jewellery, traditionally worn to help secure other rings on the finger. Over time, these substantial and decorative bands became desirable pieces of jewellery in their own right, admired for their intricate goldwork and distinctive designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is especially attractive for its traditional handmade construction and impressive gold weight. Weighing a substantial 6.2 grams, the ring has a reassuringly solid feel, reflecting the quality of the craftsmanship and precious metal content throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted entirely in solid 18ct yellow gold, the ring is fully hallmarked by the Chester Assay Office, with a date letter confirming its manufacture in 1894. These original Victorian hallmarks provide a wonderful connection to the ring's history, establishing its age and British origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interwoven knot design has an enduring appeal, with its flowing, interconnected forms often associated with unity, connection and lasting bonds. The substantial gold construction and beautifully balanced proportions also give the ring a wonderfully versatile appearance, making it equally suitable for men and women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring a UK ring size M, this is a beautifully proportioned antique ring that can be worn individually as a distinctive statement piece or alongside other fine gold jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of Victorian British craftsmanship, combining intricate traditional goldwork, substantial 18ct gold construction and over 130 years of history. A particularly charming and collectible addition to any antique jewellery collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Hallmarked 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interwoven Knot \/ Keeper's Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Hand-Tooled Goldwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.2 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique Victorian Keeper's Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGender:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unisex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful Victorian keeper's ring featuring an intricate interwoven knot design, with flowing gold links and traditional hand-tooled detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnot Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carefully constructed interwoven goldwork, creating an attractive layered design with beautifully balanced proportions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Tooling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original decorative hand-tooled detailing, adding texture and definition to the gold links while reflecting the traditional craftsmanship of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Substantial handmade solid 18ct yellow gold construction, weighing an impressive 6.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautifully executed interwoven gold links, showcasing the skill and attention to detail associated with traditional Victorian jewellery making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinctive late Victorian design, combining the decorative appeal of traditional keeper's rings with substantial gold craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich yellow gold with intricate decorative tooling, highlighting the individual elements of the interwoven design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A striking and substantial antique ring, combining traditional Victorian craftsmanship, intricate goldwork and timeless unisex styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Craftsmanship \u0026amp; History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to 1894, this beautiful ring is an original example of late Victorian British jewellery, showcasing the craftsmanship and decorative techniques associated with the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeper's rings were traditionally designed to sit alongside other rings, helping to prevent them from slipping from the finger. Their substantial construction and decorative goldwork eventually established them as fashionable pieces of jewellery in their own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interwoven knot design is particularly attractive, with its beautifully arranged gold links creating a distinctive appearance that remains elegant and wearable today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern mass-produced jewellery, this ring has been traditionally handmade, with individual hand-tooled details reflecting the skill and care involved in its original manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chester hallmarks are an especially desirable feature, providing identifiable evidence of its age and British manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChester was one of Britain's historic assay offices, and antique jewellery bearing its hallmark is particularly appealing to collectors of traditional British gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving survived for more than 130 years, this beautiful ring offers a wonderful connection to the craftsmanship and jewellery traditions of the Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original handmade Victorian keeper's ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hallmarked for 18ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Substantial interwoven knot construction with decorative hand tooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial gold weight is particularly noteworthy, giving the ring a reassuringly solid feel while highlighting the quality of its traditional construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handmade interwoven design is beautifully executed, with the gold links carefully arranged to create an attractive and distinctive knot pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Victorian keeper's ring dating to 1894, retaining its traditional handmade construction and distinctive interwoven knot design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decorative hand tooling remains an important feature of the piece, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship and individual character associated with antique jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial 18ct yellow gold construction gives the ring a reassuringly solid feel, while the original Chester hallmarks provide confirmation of its age and precious metal purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of late Victorian fine jewellery, combining substantial gold weight, intricate handmade detailing and the enduring appeal of a traditional keeper's ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive and collectible piece of antique British jewellery, offering the opportunity to acquire an original 18ct gold ring with over 130 years of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58754242675062,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2556\/8308\/files\/Nov-26-Rings-079.jpg?v=1794001565","url":"https:\/\/dobsonfinejewellery.co.uk\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-hallmarked-knot-keepers-ring-1894-chester","provider":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}