Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring Size:10.25 and the delicate scrolled openwork

and the delicate scrolled openwork on the gallery

Modelled in 9k gold with silver settings

At her feet is a winged cherub

and black enamelled Gothic lettering IN MEMORY OF around the middle

Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring Size:10.25 and the delicate scrolled openworkDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine quality antique signet ring, with a carnelian intaglio depicting an elephant, with the words 'SEMPER PARITUS'. The Latin phrase translates to 'always prepared' or 'always ready'. The band is crafted in 18k gold with lovely chased detailing to the shoulders. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The United States Coast Guard is the world's oldest life saving service and "Semper Paratus" ("Always Ready") is its