Hannibal and Demostenes both wore poison rings. Although uncommon, these rings were not rare. Not only could they be used on "friends," but on oneself if the circumstances warranted. Cesare Borgia was noted for his lion ring.
Poison Rings are rings which are usually single. But they are huge and broad and have a cup like holder with a lid.
Poison Ring
Poison Ring is a ring that has a small box whose top opens with a hinge to hold small objects or in ancient day, a small amount of poison.
Porous
Porous describes materials with holes. Many stones are porous, including turquoise.
Poison Ring
A small hinged box secured to a ring which is made to resemble a normal setting, but can be opened to reveal a small space which could conceivably be used to hold poison. See also Prayer ring.
Poison Ring - A poison ring contains a small-hinged box, which is made to resemble a normal setting. This box can be opened easily and its small space can be used to hold poison.
Poison ring - a ring made with a small hinged box in the setting which opens to a small chamber which could hold a poison pill.
Poison Pendant - similar to above but worn on a chain.
Posy Ring - a ring which has been engraved with a verse.
Poison Ring
A ring with a hidden hinged compartment that could conceivably contain poison.
Polish Tumbler ...
See Band, Betrothal Ring, Bridal Set, Charm Ring, Cigar Band, Claddagh Ring, Class Ring, Cluster Ring, Cocktail Ring, Comfort Fit, Compass Ring, Dinner Ring, Engagement Ring, Eternity Ring, Faith Ring, Fede Ring, Poesy, Poison Ring, Prayer Ring, ...
were rings to express friendship or love such as the "fede ring" (fidelity ring), the "faith ring," the "posy ring," or the Irish "Claddagh ring." There were also functional rings such as the "signet" or signature ring and the "Venitian poison ring" ...
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