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Gold reeded band ring set with a gold scallop shell. A small clear paste stone is prong set in the center of the shell.
rings (jewelry)
finger rings
gold alloy
paste (glass)
Jewelry
Ring, Finger
Ring, Finger
905
Unknown
5/16 (W), 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
1930.175
For history of the Mason family see Winthrop, Robert C., Jr. "Memoir of Robert Means Mason," Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society. XVIII, 1881, 302-317 and Carlisle, Nancy, "Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," (2003).
Title Set of vest buttons Accession Number 1930.160
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1930.161
Title Gold brooch Accession Number 1930.162
Title Mother of pearl locket Accession Number 1930.163
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1930.165
Title Pair of ivory brooches Accession Number 1930.168
Title Coral pendant Accession Number 1930.169
Title Coral bracelet Accession Number 1930.170
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1930.171
Title Cross brooch Accession Number 1930.172
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1930.173
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1930.174
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1930.175
Title Silver pendant Accession Number 1930.176
Title Cameo bracelet Accession Number 1930.177
Title Cameo pin Accession Number 1930.178
Title Cameo earrings Accession Number 1930.179
Title Photograph of Mrs. Robert Means Mason (donated by Miss Clara B. Winthrop) Accession Number 1930.1188
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