Civil War Period Gold Poison Ring. 17th century A.D. With expanding shoulders, scrolled outline to the plaque, hinged folding tube below the central panel. See Oman, C.C., Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, for discussion. 7.49 grams, 22.28 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] From the private collection of N.Thomas, 1979-1987. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12481-229481.