Georgian gold posy ring 'If I can merit I shall inherit'. A smoothly conforming slim D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'If I can merit I shall inherit', approximately 2mm in width. Tested yellow gold, approximately 1.0 grams in weight, circa 18th century.
To date, there is no record of this posy, making this piece completely unique- for the comprehensive catalogue of known posies, see Evans, J., 'English Posies and Posy Rings', 1931.
