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How old are poison rings?
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Poison rings, also known as pillbox rings, grew in popularity in Europe during the 16th century. There is no known date for the introduction of the poison ring. However, it originated in the Far East and India. Today, the poison ring carries small amounts of liquids. Shop a range of antique poison rings on 1stDibs.
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Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hidden folding compartment on the crown.. Both hinged
Category
Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monogram Signet Poison Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a signet style ring with an oval face engraved with script initials 'M S Y'
Face is
Category
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold ring, comprising one oval shaped locket compartment, in 9 karat yellow gold
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Period Gold and Shield-Shaped Sardonyx Locket Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold poison ring set with a shield-shaped sardonyx plaque which opens to reveal a
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian More Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
designed it is also a hinged locket face, opening up much like the old infamous poison ring design
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metal Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a secret compartment at the top, (often termed a Poison Ring) which is lined with red velvet.. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Materials
Mixed Metal
