Antique Signet Ring in Yellow Gold by Larter & Sons, c. 1920
Antique signet ring in yellow gold by the American firm of Larter & Sons, who specialized in gentleman's jewelry. This heavy, well made ring, weighs 23.26 grams.
In the instant example by Larter, our signet ring depicts a raptor - a bird of vigorous action, of bold and resolute strength and does he rest on a mere rock. oh no! He alights upon the stump of a felled tree which is so indomitable that a branch has already begun to sprout and leaf out. These then was the themes and messages that were celebrated by one of the largest manufacturers of gentlemen's jewelry one hundred years ago. Upon reflection maybe, it could be said that the human condition may not have changed very much.
Larter and Sons was located at 23 Maiden Lane in New York City. This company specialized, quite successfully, in gentleman's jewelry - cufflinks, stud sets and crest or signet rings. This last category consisted of pieces for Americans who desired a classic appearance but with a design that was inventive.
This ring, likely never worn - is what we call new, old stock.