The furthest history i'm aware of on the ring is that it was gifted in approxiamately 1910 to a relative, by someone who dealt in such things (either antiques or jewlery). This occured most probably in Tennessee, United States.
Has anyone ever seen this mark (or type of mark) before? It's stumped me for some time and i'm grateful for any advice you can give.
-M
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