Strange Copper Ring

[njnydigger]

Found this ring today. Appears copper. On the smaller side...maybe a women's ring. The writing/symbols on the front have me perplexed. Looks Chinese, but, not sure. The background behind the symbols/writing is a Jade green color, which leads me to guess the ring has something to do with the Chinese culture. Found in a spot dating back to the 1800's. Thanks!

Joe

 

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[wkrp43]

Nice...congrats . Hope we can ID

 

[njnydigger]

Bump. Anyone have a clue? This thing's driving me NUTS! Can't find any info online

Joe

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

A ring with these characters has been posted here in the past and solved but I dont know how to search for it. Heres a clock. http://www.zazzle.com/antique_chinese_ring_ii_round_wall_clock-256048022182648538

 

[taz42o]

A ring with these characters has been posted here in the past and solved but I dont know how to search for it. Heres a clock. Antique Chinese Ring II Round Wall Clock from Zazzle.com

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/112463-interesting-ring-need-help.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/112463-interesting-ring-need-help.html

Thats it.

"Originally marketed as a "Chinese Good Luck" ring in Johnson Smith & Co. novelty catalogs of the 1920's, it was later produced in a sterling silver version as a premium of Target Comics in the 1940's. The characters reportedly represent health, happiness, wealth, and long life."

Quote PBK

 

[njnydigger]

Can't wait more than one day before spamming us with your advertising?
With over 800 post you might have learned some manners by now?!
apparently NOT!

Who in the HELL are you, buddy?!?! I've been an upstanding member of this site since 2009, and I bump ONE post (the first in probably years) and I have YOU jumping down my throat?! Who died and made you Queen of Tnet?! Way out of line, Mr. Authority, lol. Next time, bite your tongue & don't post anything, if you have nothing constructive to add to the conversation

P.S. - To everyone else (aside from Queen TreasureNet, above), thank you for your ID!!!

 

[Macabrehorror6]

Ok you have me hooked! I keep trying to translate the symbols, now I need to figure them out. Lol this should be fun

 

[Macabrehorror6]

The picture shows a view of this Old Unused Metal Target Comics Chinese Good Luck Premium Toy Ring. This ring was offered as a premium throgh Target Comics in the 1940s. It was also offered in old magazine ads and by the Johnson Smith novelty catalogs from the 1920s through the 1950s. It may have been used for a premium or prize in other ways as well. We do not read Chinese, but supposedly the characters mean: Health, Happiness, Prosperity, and Prolonged Life. Inside it has the letter ''U'' with an arrow through it. It appears to be made of aluminum and it has an adjustible band. To judge the size, the area with the characters measures about 9/16'' x 3/8''. It is in mint unused condition as

I see I am too late with my info.

 

[Haywood]

Somebody else found one 4 years ago it seems

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/112463-interesting-ring-need-help.html

I was looking up Chinese characters all day. I knew the last part was Hao as in Ni Hao, hello in Mandarin. The first part is an old character that I couldn't find.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The picture shows a view of this Old Unused Metal Target Comics Chinese Good Luck Premium Toy Ring. This ring was offered as a premium throgh Target Comics in the 1940s. It was also offered in old magazine ads and by the Johnson Smith novelty catalogs from the 1920s through the 1950s. It may have been used for a premium or prize in other ways as well. We do not read Chinese, but supposedly the characters mean: Health, Happiness, Prosperity, and Prolonged Life. Inside it has the letter ''U'' with an arrow through it. It appears to be made of aluminum and it has an adjustible band. To judge the size, the area with the characters measures about 9/16'' x 3/8''. It is in mint unused condition as View attachment 839832

I see I am too late with my info.

Old Unused Metal Target Comics Premium Chinese Good Luck Toy Ring | eBay

Somebody mark SOLVED please

 

[njnydigger]

Old Unused Metal Target Comics Premium Chinese Good Luck Toy Ring | eBay

Somebody mark SOLVED please

Yes, I cannot do it myself, as I only use a phone to access the net...no computer. Thanks again, guys!

Joe

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I used to be able to mark it SOLVED but now I cant.

 

[flakebiter]

Nice work Big Cypress Hunter!