Oxford College ring and other goodies.

postalgriff

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I found some keepers in an old yard in Hillsdale yesterday. The ring had me on cloud 9 for sure. I haven’t been able to find much on it or the hallmark, but I think the general consensus is that it’s not actually from 1830, but that was when the college was founded. Either way I’m stoked and consider it one of my best finds. Some other goodies pictures. Thanks for looking and HH, Griff.
*posted in the today’s finds too
 

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Mackaydon

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Some history:
In 1849 a group of men established the Oxford Female Institute in Oxford, Ohio. In 1867, the Institute merged with the Oxford Female College. In 1890, this college changed its name to Oxford College, the legend on your ring. Sixteen years later, the institution became known at the Oxford College for Women. Oxford College is situated next to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (often misunderstood as being located in Florida). MU has assumed control over Oxford College. Note: 'Back in the day', I dated the girls from Oxford College-while I attended MU.
I have no idea what the numbers 1830 represent.
Don......
 

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postalgriff

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Some history:
In 1849 a group of men established the Oxford Female Institute in Oxford, Ohio. In 1867, the Institute merged with the Oxford Female College. In 1890, this college changed its name to Oxford College, the legend on your ring. Sixteen years later, the institution became known at the Oxford College for Women. Oxford College is situated next to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (often misunderstood as being located in Florida). MU has assumed control over Oxford College. Note: 'Back in the day', I dated the girls from Oxford College-while I attended MU.
I have no idea what the numbers 1830 represent.
Don......
Awesome bit of history, thank you so much!!
 

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I found some keepers in an old yard in Hillsdale yesterday. The ring had me on cloud 9 for sure. I haven’t been able to find much on it or the hallmark, but I think the general consensus is that it’s not actually from 1830, but that was when the college was founded. Either way I’m stoked and consider it one of my best finds. Some other goodies pictures. Thanks for looking and HH, Griff.
*posted in the today’s finds too

Google Virgin Mary vision of 1830. Only 1830 date I know of real importance. Maybe one the States got its statehood in that year, don't know.
 

Brentallica

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Killer silver ring find Griff!!
Great assortment of digs for sure
That clip with the Lion is super cool
Coins cleaned up nice - especially that 1900 IH. Great stuff - Congrats!!
 

Mike from MI

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I agree on the date of the ring, and it's a sweet find as is the rest. Congrats.
 

megnpat

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Awesome score on the ring love thos indians too
 

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