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​A striking mid-1850s Victorian cocktail ​A striking mid-1850s Victorian cocktail ring featuring a substantial oval-faceted smoky quartz set in an elevated architectural bezel setting. ​Hallmarked in Birmingham with the Lion Passant, Anchor assay mark, and the distinct Gothic 𝕮 date letter for 1851—the exact year of London's Great Exhibition. The frame retains beautiful warm gold-gilt (vermeil) tones over solid sterling silver, giving it a rich antique patina letter for 1851—the exact year of London's Great Exhibition. The frame retains beautiful warm gold-gilt (vermeil) tones over solid sterling silver, giving it a rich antique patina