A stylish, stackable example of a Victorian-era MIZPAH ring.
Curator’s Note
The term Mizpah comes from the Hebrew for ‘Watchtower’ and acts as a shortened version of the biblical sentiment "May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other”. Mizpah jewellery was gifted between loves ones who were being separated and became a romantic and symbolic gesture of enduring love.
This ring was made by Philip Vaughton the originator of Vaughton’s silversmiths in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The company were well-known for their expert craftsmanship, and were commissioned to make the medals for the 1908 Olympic Games and the FA that was used between 1895 years and 1910.
Details:
Date: MId-Victorian Circa 1870
Hallmarks: ‘STANDARD SILVER’ and makers mark P.V, indicating it was made by Birmingham silversmith Philip Vaughton
Size and Weight: UK size P and a half, US size approx 8.5
3.1 grams
Condition: Excellent antique condition.
A stylish, stackable example of a Victorian-era MIZPAH ring.
Curator’s Note
The term Mizpah comes from the Hebrew for ‘Watchtower’ and acts as a shortened version of the biblical sentiment "May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other”. Mizpah jewellery was gifted between loves ones who were being separated and became a romantic and symbolic gesture of enduring love.
This ring was made by Philip Vaughton the originator of Vaughton’s silversmiths in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The company were well-known for their expert craftsmanship, and were commissioned to make the medals for the 1908 Olympic Games and the FA that was used between 1895 years and 1910.
Details:
Date: MId-Victorian Circa 1870
Hallmarks: ‘STANDARD SILVER’ and makers mark P.V, indicating it was made by Birmingham silversmith Philip Vaughton
Size and Weight: UK size P and a half, US size approx 8.5
3.1 grams
Condition: Excellent antique condition.
