{"product_id":"edwardian-star-diamond-cigar-band","title":"Edwardian Star Diamond Cigar Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb antique cigar band in 18 carat gold. The flat, square face is home to a single old cut diamond set within a star engraving, and English hallmarks date it to the year 1918. It was made by Henry Williamson Ltd. in Coventry, and likely retailed in their London showroom at 77-79 Farrington Road. The British Museum lists a biography of the firm: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Founded by Henry Williamson (c.1844-1914), the company was initially a jewellers and watchmakers. Henry's children, Alfred, Charles and Alice also joined the business. Charles was named a director of the company, and on his retirement he made Charles, together with his assistan Willaim Tucker, both managing directors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClocks were made mainly in the Salisbury factory until 1909 when it was destroyed by fire. The operation was then transferred to the expanded Coventry factory where it remained. In 1914 H W Williamson died.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn c1921 the company merged with Grimshaw, Baxter and J.J. Elliott (q.v.) (sometimes known simply as 'Grimshaw') and becoming 'The English Watch and Clock Manufacturers Ltd' but the two companies continued to trade and advertise under their original names until the ECWM was bought from receivers by Smiths (q.v.) in 1932.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Edwardian, 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Old European Cut Diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: X or 11.5 US. Resize for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at head: 9.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, Birmingham, 18ct Gold, 1918. HW Ld maker's mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition, light wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50789650268472,"sku":"LO2471","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50789650301240,"sku":"LO2471i","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50789650334008,"sku":"LO2471r","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50789650366776,"sku":"LO2471ir","price":1205.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/edwardian-star-diamond-cigar-band-6772183.jpg?v=1752962336","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/edwardian-star-diamond-cigar-band","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}