Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray Bernhard & Co

Bernhard & Co

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

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

Otherwise there are no chips or cracks to note

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

Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray Bernhard & CoDoves 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.