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Made in Europe, Ca. 1920's
Maker: Henry Griffith & Sons
Hallmarked for 950 platinum and 18kt. gold.
Dimensions -
Finger Size (UK) = J 1/2 (US) = 5 1/2 (EU) = 49 1/4
Weight: 2.89 grams
Size: 2.4 x 2.1 x 0.7 cm
Diamonds -
Cut: Round brilliant
Quantity of stones: 5
Carat weight: 1 x 0.20 carats
2 x 0.05 carats
2 x 0.02 carats
Total weight: 0.34 carats
Clarity: SI1
Colour: G- H
Gemstones are commonly treated to enhance colour or clarity. This has not been researched for this specific item.
Henry Griffith, born in 1825, started his silver business in 1850 and registered his first hallmark in the Birmingham Assay Office in November 1858. Over the years, various marks were entered in the Chester Assay Office and London.
In 1898, Henry Griffith retired and the business was converted into a limited liability company under the name Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd. The business continued to grow and in 1912, John Henry Griffith retired, leading to the liquidation of the company. The business was continued by Frederic Griffith under the old name.
In 1919, the firm moved to a new purpose-built factory in Royal Leamington Spa to take advantage of the town's special concessions for job-creating firms. The firm participated in the British Industries Fair in 1947 as manufacturers of fine jewellery and silver thimbles, among other items.
In the 1970s, the workforce gradually reduced until the factory's closure in November 1982. Thimble-making was a family heritage, with Henry's father being a thimble-maker. The Griffiths became one of the leading producers of silver thimbles, marking some with "Sterling Silver" instead of a hallmark. The company eventually became part of the jewellery division of Caledonian Holdings Ltd.
Condition: The ring is pre-owned, with minor signs of usage, good condition overall.
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