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Item Specifics:
Brand: Ostby & Barton (Signed OB)
Metal Purity: 10k Solid Gold
Main Stone: Black Onyx (Chalcedony Species)
Theme: Fraternal, Modern Woodmen of America (MWA)
Era: Early 20th Century
Description:
This is an authentic, signed fraternal ring crafted by the legendary Ostby & Barton Company. The inner band features the clear \"OB\" hallmark alongside a \"10K\" solid gold stamp.
Ostby & Barton was an elite jewelry manufacturer based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company\'s co-founder, Engelhart Cornelius Ostby, famously perished during the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Pieces bearing the authentic OB hallmark are highly prized by collectors of antique jewelry and fraternal memorabilia.
The face of this solid 10K gold ring features a black onyx (chalcedony) inlay set with the brightly enameled emblem of the Modern Woodmen of America (MWA). The emblem displays the historic MWA symbols: the maple leaf, mallet, axe, and wedge. The setting is flanked by ornate scrollwork along the shoulders.
Condition:
This piece is in well-preserved vintage condition. The MWA enamel detailing remains vibrant. The inside of the band displays a clear \"10K\" and \"OB\" hallmark (note a slight, age-appropriate rub on the bottom loop of the \"B\"). The lower tapered shank shows standard, superficial surface wear consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully as they represent the exact item you will receive.I am posting this for my grandma and will need to double check the size as soon as I can but I wanted to get the listing up asap.
