Bidspirit auction | Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Poison Ring - A Mexican sterling silver poison ring featuring a hinged oval compartment. The lid of the ring is set with an oval cabochon of iridescent abalone shell in a simple bezel setting, bordered by a decorative twisted rope design. The compartment is secured with a spherical thumb catch. On the reverse of the ring face, there is a circular impressed stamp that reads STERLING MEXICO with the letters MBP in the center. Above this is a rectangular stamp containing an eagle assay mark with the number 3 inside. The ring band is a flat, split-style shank. Weight: 4.050 g Ring size: 6.5 Ring head length: 20 mm. This antique ring shows signs of age and use consistent with its period. There is significant surface oxidation and tarnish across the silver metal (photo 1, 3, 4). The abalone cabochon shows some minor surface scuffing and wear (photo 1). The interior of the hinged compartment exhibits scratching and spotting (photo 2). The hinge and catch remain functional.