✅ SOLVED Two headed sterling ring .

[Roger Mn.]

Any help on the ring maker would be appreciated.
Snakes or dragons? Meaning.
F.N.M. and a g and other symbols.
I found this ring last year not far from the notes in the bottles.

 

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[ExcalSam]

Very cool! A better closeup of the symbols would be nice.

 

[ExcalSam]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nāga

The mythological serpent race that took form as cobras often can be found in Hindu iconography. The nāgas are described as the powerful, splendid, wonderful and proud semidivine race that can assume their physical form either as human, partial human-serpent or the whole serpent. Their domain is in the enchanted underworld, the underground realm filled with gems, gold and other earthly treasures called Naga-loka or Patala-loka. They are also often associated with bodies of waters — including rivers, lakes, seas, and wells — and are guardians of treasure.

 

[Roger Mn.]

Very cool! A better closeup of the symbols would be nice.

Real hard to get good pic's .

 

[ExcalSam]

Those marks are jeweler marks. F.N.M is the maker The other marks I still can't make out. the last one might be a "9" indicating year made. Still can't make out 2 middle symbols. The best pic can't be enlarged when I click on it

 

[cw0909]

tried to enhance

 

[Roger Mn.]

tried to enhance

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The first pic looks like 2 people facing each other. the second pic looks like 2 people holding a large crown.And the last pic is a small leter g or a nine 9.

 

[Roger Mn.]

 

[ExcalSam]

I think I have solved part of the puzzle. I can find no reference to the maker's initials. the second mark is country of origin, Ireland. the 3rd mark is city of Dublin and / or purity stamp. https://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html https://www.claddaghrings.com/irish-hallmark-stamp/ & https://weldons.ie/irish-silver-hallmarks-date-letters/. I don't find a reference to the "g". I would suggest you take it to a jeweler that has a book that identifies marks. Post your results cause i'm really interested in what the marks mean myself and how close I am.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I think I have solved part of the puzzle. I can find no reference to the maker's initials. the second mark is country of origin, Ireland. the 3rd mark is city of Dublin and / or purity stamp. https://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html https://www.claddaghrings.com/irish-hallmark-stamp/ & https://weldons.ie/irish-silver-hallmarks-date-letters/. I don't find a reference to the "g". I would suggest you take it to a jeweler that has a book that identifies marks. Post your results cause i'm really interested in what the marks mean myself and how close I am.

Great advice from Sam.
It looks to be a modern ring, likely around 20 - 30 years old.

Nice find,
Dave

 

[A2coins]

2 heads are better than one

 

[cw0909]

roger you see it better than i do,this looks close
weird if made in Ireland, no snakes in Ireland
1922
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/1922.jpg
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/Date Letters G.html

 

[DCMatt]

I think I have solved part of the puzzle. I can find no reference to the maker's initials. the second mark is country of origin, Ireland. the 3rd mark is city of Dublin and / or purity stamp. https://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html https://www.claddaghrings.com/irish-hallmark-stamp/ & https://weldons.ie/irish-silver-hallmarks-date-letters/. I don't find a reference to the "g". I would suggest you take it to a jeweler that has a book that identifies marks. Post your results cause i'm really interested in what the marks mean myself and how close I am.

https://trademark.trademarkia.com/fnm-75397172.html

 

[cw0909]

excellent ID DCMATT
little more info, from info @ links in DC post

My father, Frank Maher, started the company – then known as Flaircraft – back in 1979

https://celticlife.com/shanore/

following links in DC post link
USPTO TSDR Case Viewer
found in here
Trademark Status & Document Retrieval

 

[A2coins]

Great I'd I was waiting lol

 

[Roger Mn.]

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If you click on the picture 3 times you will see the person sitting and holding what looks like a Falcon and not like the Ireland makers mark. Also the next mark looks like 2 beavers on a log that looks like a crown.

 

[Roger Mn.]

excellent ID DCMATT
little more info, from info @ links in DC post

https://celticlife.com/shanore/

following links in DC post link
USPTO TSDR Case Viewer
found in here
Trademark Status & Document Retrieval

I think cw0909 has found the maker. F.N.M. Frank N. Maher.

USPTO TSDR Case Viewer

It would be nice if we could see his other makers marks to make sure.
Thanks for everyone help so for.

 

[ExcalSam]

roger you see it better than i do,this looks close
weird if made in Ireland, no snakes in Ireland
1922
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/1922.jpg
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/Date Letters G.html

Then I was right about the marks indicating Dublin, Ireland and purity mark. Now to figure out the date mark. The marks on the ring don't match up with the second webpage. I know that ring wasn't made in 1669-73 although the "g" is right, it's missing the purity mark. That date stamp is THE mystery. Although the trademark was issued in 1997.

 

[ExcalSam]

roger you see it better than i do,this looks close
weird if made in Ireland, no snakes in Ireland
1922
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/1922.jpg
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Dublin/Date Letters G.html

Not snakes, dragons. Dragons were revered by the Celts. https://www.astrologyoftheancients.com/celtic-dragon-animal-meaning/

 

[ExcalSam]

Just to recap...The first mark is the maker's mark,F.N.M (Frank N. Maher) (( Hats off to cw0909)) The second mark is country of origin-Hibernia (Ireland). The 3rd mark is a crowned harp used in Dublin for purity .925. The forth mark "g" remains a mystery. It is a date mark for sure, but what date. The ring itself is 2 dragon heads, revered by the Celtics. "They act as guardians of wisdom and knowledge, possessing great vision and the power of prophecy. Dragons united the earth and sky, and guarded treasures and the gates to other worlds." https://www.astrologyoftheancients.com/celtic-dragon-animal-meaning/