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<p>[QUOTE="Curioser, post: 4432976, member: 13823"]Ah, bugger! I wrote a really long reply yesterday and it's all gone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to all! I found 2 ads for the WWW company after I got the ID from [USER=64805]@squarecoats[/USER] . Both are for Christmas 1916 and one shows my exact ring!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.atticpaper.com/proddetail.php?prod=1916-white-wile-warner-rings-ad" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.atticpaper.com/proddetail.php?prod=1916-white-wile-warner-rings-ad" rel="nofollow">https://www.atticpaper.com/proddetail.php?prod=1916-white-wile-warner-rings-ad</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The next ad is here:</p><p><a href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1916-white-wile-warner-w-rings-2021491277" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1916-white-wile-warner-w-rings-2021491277" rel="nofollow">https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1916-white-wile-warner-w-rings-2021491277</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I not to [USER=19137]@George Chaney[/USER] for the Lang tip. I have used them to look up terms but didn't realize they had info on makers. Their dating of 1934 on the logo they had is later than my ring, but it is a different version of the logo, too.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] , thanks for the compliments on the pics. However, my question regarding "Does that suggest hand-made work?" refers to the previous sentence about the bezel, not the following about the damage. I wasn't suggesting the artisan would have intentionally made the edge ragged.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>To [USER=1496]@Hollyblue[/USER] , I soaked the ring in soapy water a long time and then used a toothbrush to clear off the muck. So, I don't think the odd result on the Presidium is due to dirt; maybe I need to recalibrate. It has been very cold in the house and I think that affects the instrument. </p><p><br /></p><p>I did note in my original post that the ring has been resized; you can see the "seam line". I don't think the shank is mostly replaced; these is not evidence of any additional work.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've got my answers with your help. Thanks to all![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Curioser, post: 4432976, member: 13823"]Ah, bugger! I wrote a really long reply yesterday and it's all gone! Thanks to all! I found 2 ads for the WWW company after I got the ID from [USER=64805]@squarecoats[/USER] . Both are for Christmas 1916 and one shows my exact ring! [URL]https://www.atticpaper.com/proddetail.php?prod=1916-white-wile-warner-rings-ad[/URL] The next ad is here: [URL]https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1916-white-wile-warner-w-rings-2021491277[/URL] I not to [USER=19137]@George Chaney[/USER] for the Lang tip. I have used them to look up terms but didn't realize they had info on makers. Their dating of 1934 on the logo they had is later than my ring, but it is a different version of the logo, too. And, [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] , thanks for the compliments on the pics. However, my question regarding "Does that suggest hand-made work?" refers to the previous sentence about the bezel, not the following about the damage. I wasn't suggesting the artisan would have intentionally made the edge ragged.;) To [USER=1496]@Hollyblue[/USER] , I soaked the ring in soapy water a long time and then used a toothbrush to clear off the muck. So, I don't think the odd result on the Presidium is due to dirt; maybe I need to recalibrate. It has been very cold in the house and I think that affects the instrument. I did note in my original post that the ring has been resized; you can see the "seam line". I don't think the shank is mostly replaced; these is not evidence of any additional work. I've got my answers with your help. Thanks to all![/QUOTE]
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