"Antique French Gimmel Wedding Ring Victorian Period 1855 In 18k Gold"
French gimmel ring in 18 karat gold. The band is formed of two smooth, undecorated rings. It opens and closes with an ingenious interlocking mechanism. Inside, the inscription "JM CE UNIS" and the wedding date "17 9bre 1855" (for November 17, 1855) are visible. These secret-lock wedding bands were very popular in the mid-19th century. Antique wedding band, circa 1850, France.
Ring size: 52 EU or 6 US (no resizing possible)
Width: 1.4 mm - Thickness: 1.4 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 1.44 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*