Rings: Quaint, Curious And Queer By Robert Machray. An Original Article From The Lady’s Realm – Circa1897

Rings – and by rings I mean finger-rings throughout the whole of this articlre, unless otherwise stated – have played a tremendous part in the tragi-comedy of life, and that from the very earliest times. The oldest literatures of the world contain many references to rings and everyone will remember that, when Joseph became Governor of Egypt, his elevation to that position was signalised by Pharaoh taking from his own finger his signet ring, thjus showing by his gift to the patriarch the transference to hi of regal or semi-regal power.’ An original article (1897) – 6 pages, illustrated H:24 x W:16cm