Victorian Gold signet ring. Signet ring consisting of a central rectangular plain plaque with bordering stepped detail, flaked by trumpeting shoulders leading to a solid tapering D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark for 'A.C.' for Alexandre Cosson, numbered '2 870', total approximate weight of 11.02 grams, French, circa 1850.
Alexandre Cosson crafted in Saint-Avoye, Paris, between the years of 1821-1836 and 1841-1856. He hallmarked all of his pieces with his signature design of a hammer surmounted by a crown, with a heart resting below.
