{"product_id":"vintage-heavy-castle-signet-ring-in-9-carat-gold-copy","title":"Antique Stanhope Nude Lady Signet Ring","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curious and unusual Stanhope signet ring, combining Victorian ingenuity with a playful naughtiness...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in gold plated base metal, the ring is designed in the classic signet style. At first glance it appears to be an unassuming piece of jewellery, but hidden within is a secret. Looking through the tiny lens set into one side reveals a miniature photographic image ~ a reclining nude woman, captured in miniature detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fascinating optical novelties are known as Stanhope viewers, named after the 19th century optical lens developed by René Dagron. By mounting an incredibly small photographic transparency behind a microscopic lens, it became possible to hide detailed images inside everyday objects. During the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, Stanhope viewers were incorporated into rings, watch fobs, walking canes, charms, sewing tools, and souvenirs, delighting owners with their hidden worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most Stanhope viewers contained views of famous landmarks, religious imagery, or tourist attractions, others were created as discreet 'Peep Show', revealing playful or risqué images intended to surprise and amuse. Their secretive nature made them popular conversation pieces, allowing the owner to carry a hidden image that could only be discovered by those who knew exactly where to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring itself has a pleasingly timeless signet profile, allowing the optical illusion to remain its focal point. There is something wonderfully entertaining about the contrast between its modest exterior and the hidden scene concealed within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and highly collectable piece of antique optical history, certain to surprise every person who looks through its tiny lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Circa 1900 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Q 1\/2 (UK\/AU) 8.5 (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.2 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARK \/ MATERIAL: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold Plated Base Metal \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e: This ring is in lovely antique condition with a light patina of wear across the gold and the picture is clear and visible to the naked eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note the antique box is for display only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860423127366,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/B9E96548-518D-4F1F-87C9-52EA30060DE9.jpg?v=1782657521","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/vintage-heavy-castle-signet-ring-in-9-carat-gold-copy","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}