Victorian "Touch Not the Cat" Signet Ring

Clan Macpherson in 18k Gold

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Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."

A Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above this feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds the clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove." In this instance, 'bot' means without, and the glove of a wildcat is the pad of its paw— if the cat is 'ungloved,' its claws are unsheathed. The motto is meant to serve as a warning that one should beware when the wildcat's claws are 'without a glove'. It is a reference to the historically violent nature of clan Macpherson, and it serves as a metaphorical warning to other clans that they should think twice before interfering with clan business.

This antique ring is the classic signet shape, with a low profile, and tapering shoulders. It is a solid cast and would have been used as a seal, originally. It is marked for Eidenburgh, for 18k purity, and for the year 1890. These old Macpherson cat pieces are rarely found.

Materials

18k gold

Age

c. 1890 

Size

US 6 

This ring can be resized (up to US  8 1/2 and down to US 5). Resizing for this ring is complimentary (just leave your desired size in the notes at checkout).

Dimensions

Ring face measures approx 13 mm. Weight is approx 11.85 grams.

Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, Victorian era signet ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose intaglio carved face features a cat rampant and the motto for the Scottish clan Macpherson. Our kitty's rampant attitude is traditionally fierce; his paws are raised in a little rawr, and his tail twitches. Above our feline familiar, a scrolling banner holds than clan's motto: "touch not the cat bot a glove."