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Puzzle ring

18th century

Gold puzzle ring of four hoops of copper-coloured gold interlaced at the bezel to form a double knot

16.31 mm internal ring diameter; 1.94 g weight

Bought in London

Presented by Dr C.D.E. Fortnum in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897; WA1899.CDEF.F612

Taylor and Scarisbrick, Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the present day, 1978, no.