Antique Wedgwood blue cameo Mercury with caduceus 18K gold ring
For sale a beautiful antique Wedgwood cameo ring in soft pastel sky-blue color, featuring the god Mercury with his caduceus.
Mercury is a major god in Roman religion and mythology: he is the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication (including divination), travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves; he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. He is often depicted holding the caduceus in his left hand.
The wonderful pale, blue color associated with Wedgwood cameos all started with a man and a dream. His name was Josiah Wedgwood. He was born in 1730 in England and was the son of a potter. In 1765 he created a complete set of pottery with his own personal brand of porcelain and glazes. He called himself "Potter to the Queen" The moniker stuck and Wedgwood would go down in history, not only for pottery, but for cameos of all shapes and sizes with a multitude of profiles.
This ring made at the beginning of the 19th century is a beautiful example of the Wedgwood jewelry left. The ring is resizable with additional cost. Please contact me before purchasing.
Measurements and Condition
Resizable at buyers' cost with a current size of FR/EU 53 – US 7– UK N ½
In overall good antique condition.
Wedgwood signed at the back of the cameo.
French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold and maker’s mark of “N.F” on the shank.
Weight: 2.92g.
Length of the head: 14mm
Width of the head: 9mm
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