Edwardian Heraldic Cross Signet Ring Resize:Yes Stamped 12ct inside the coffin

Stamped 12ct inside the coffin lid

and sculptures

the scribe certainly wouldn't have had the financial means to purchase a set of solid gold seal fobs

with the band having been added around 100 years later (people have been converting and repurposing jewellery since forever)

Edwardian Heraldic Cross Signet Ring Resize:Yes Stamped 12ct inside the coffinAn antique signet ring in 18 carat gold. The face is intaglio carved with an heraldic crest and motte: a cross crosslet fitchy above the Latin motto SPERO MELIORA, or "in hope of better things." London hallmarks date it to the year 1908 and warrant solid 18 carat fineness. Era: Edwardian, 1908 Ring size: M or 6. 25 US. Resizeable for 55 Head: 12. 1mm by 10. 9mm Weight: 5. 8 grams Marks: English, London, 18ct Gold, 1908 Condition: Great antique