1930s Celluloid Ring with Mercury dime, gamblers charm, good luck Art Deco Co. size 10.5

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Design - Here we have an amazing example of a celluloid folk art ring from the 1930s. These rings were made by folk artists, folks in prison and just plain folks from the 1920s - 1940s. Most were skillfully made mostly from found pieces of celluloid, like old toothbrushes, shoe horns and other items, but other elements were used at times, too, such as shell, horn and bone.

This great celluloid ring has a cutout of the figure on what was known as the Mercury dime made from 1916 to the early 1940s. The dime was thought to depict the god Mercury and was used in charms during the era. Many gamblers made rings or had a folk artist make rings like this to use as good luck charms when gambling. These pieces are often so completely Art Deco in their styling and always one of a kind.

Material - Celluloid, silver

Maker - No Makers Mark

Measurements

Ring size - 10.5


Condition - great vintage condition.

Fantastic early folkart jewelry to complete your vintage wardrobe!


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