Victorian "Man in the Moon" Saphiret Ring Active Great Hampton-street

Great Hampton-street

A cool antique compass

I'm guessing the unfortunate etymology is tied into a particular brand of Victorian racism that marked the entire Roma ethnic group as criminals/wrong-uns

we had the satisfaction of looking on while he took out the green backs with which the leaves of the volume were interlarded

Victorian "Man in the Moon" Saphiret Ring Active Great Hampton-streetDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 This fantastic Victorian ring is set with the most unusual saphiret , perfectly moulded to create the man in the moon. Saphiret is a rare type of glass that was produced during the mid 19th century in the town of Gablonz, Czechoslovakia. It's distinctive and shimmering colour is produced by fusing karat gold with a sapphire coloured glass, creating a beautiful outcome much like this piece. It rests within a closed backed