raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
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Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
Something is puzzling me . I know I have posted finding a ring in a box of bits before but last night whilst I was cleaning it I started wondering. The main body of the ring is a white metal with what looks like simulated gem stones set in . At some point in it's history someone has skilfully set a section of yellow metal in . It looks like the yellow metal has the remains of a hallmark which looks like either 9 CT or could be 18 CT.
What is puzzling me is if the main body of the ring was just silver why anyone would go to the expense of repairing it and why would they use a piece of another ring of another metal ?
What is puzzling me is if the main body of the ring was just silver why anyone would go to the expense of repairing it and why would they use a piece of another ring of another metal ?
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Seems to say & SIL (silver) on it though.
Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
I think I may be getting to a solution. It looks like the main body of the ring is cast silver. A thin crescent shaped piece of gold was then soldered on to complete the ring and I assume plated to give an overall white appearance. It would have allowed the maker to charge a higher price for the ring as it contains gold , but only a small amount .
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
I was thinking, because silver is so soft, that is was a measure to stop the ring from bending and eventually breaking on that part of the ring.
I don't think so. Gold is even softer. Gold is non-reactive, though, whereas silver oxidises and can leave a stain/ mark on skin, I think, so the gold may be there to keep the silver from contact with the skin.
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
Not 9ct gold, surely ?
Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
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- A champagne supernova in the sky
I've been waiting for a Mundane Post like you to come into my life...
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Looks like it's been made like that, because the stamp on the inside of the band appears to be consistent as opposed to added piecemeal. A lot of gems are set in white metal (silver, platinum etc) to enhance the whiteness or colour.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
here, it's been a fabby day though the wind is a wee bit chilly.Fettled the mower this morning and put the battery on the charger. Have done a bunch of weeding this arvo (need to see where I plan on mowing so's I don't run over any of the strawberry plants) and I've got a bread on the go. In a little while, I'm going to immerse myself in cup and cone bearings. I've found an old flat spanner that will do as a temporary cone spanner until I can get some proper ones.
At least I don't need to cook tonight as I have chicken casserole, veggies and rice left over from yesterday. And there might be a chocolate mousse for afters.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Back from the opticians after my annual contact lens check up (plus usual 2 yearly eye exam)
Seems I would benefit from varifocals in my glasses, does this mean I'm now an old fart like hill wimp and reg?
Seems I would benefit from varifocals in my glasses, does this mean I'm now an old fart like hill wimp and reg?
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
If you've found an old flat (Stamped) spanner that fits then it is a cone spanner (or can be promoted to one) Old bikes used to come with a flat stamped out spanner set one of which was for cones, often there was a large curve on one side with a little square 'sticky outy' knob on the end, that's for the BB lockring.
Fettled the mower this morning and put the battery on the charger. Have done a bunch of weeding this arvo (need to see where I plan on mowing so's I don't run over any of the strawberry plants) and I've got a bread on the go. In a little while, I'm going to immerse myself in cup and cone bearings. I've found an old flat spanner that will do as a temporary cone spanner until I can get some proper ones.
At least I don't need to cook tonight as I have chicken casserole, veggies and rice left over from yesterday. And there might be a chocolate mousse for afters.
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
Somehow I seem to have about 4 of these knocking about that came with kids bikes over the years .
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
That's one of them, very useful on older bikes.
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
That's one of them, very useful on older bikes.
I seemed to have amassed a fair few of those too, over the years.
