Victorian Garnet Eye Monkey Face Ring queen anne A wonderful pair of antique

A wonderful pair of antique drop earrings

They've been set in minimalist 18k white gold four claw mounts

Given the three dice it was probably intended as a portable way to play the game bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

we think it looks great worn as a pendant

edged with gold

Victorian Garnet Eye Monkey Face Ring queen anne A wonderful pair of antiqueDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A highly unusual antique French ring, the head modelled as a realistic depiction of a monkey chimpanzee. It's incredibly well detailed, crafted in silver and set with garnet eyes. Dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 8 x 1. 6cm Rise off finger: 8. 8mm Width of band: 3. 3mm WEIGHT 14. 0g MARKS French silver marks CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age