Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray This spectacular ring is crafted

This spectacular ring is crafted in 10k gold with the slightest rosy hue

this exquisite brooch is composed of thousands of tiny glass tesserae fragments that have been artfully fashioned together to create a beautiful bouquet of forget-me-nots

it's no surprise that these beloved animals became immortalized in many jewelry pieces of the era

The white discoloration seen in the photos on the plaque is a reflection and is not actually on the ring

funeral service training programs and funeral related associations opened toward the end of the century

Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray This spectacular ring is craftedDoves have long been held as a token of purity, peace and love, making them a popular motif in love tokens and marriage symbols in the 19th century. The way the hand is gently holding this tiny creature makes us think of the old proverb "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," meaning the things you already have are more meaningful than the things you might get. Pair those two together and that makes this one sweet and sentimental little piece.