Post medieval posy ring. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved in italic script 'hearts content cannot repent', approximately 4.5mm in width. Tested yellow gold, makers mark 'I', approximately 6.54 grams in weight, 17th century.
A ring of comparison baring the same posy can be found in the British History Museum, museum number 1961,1202.78. This posy can be found recorded in Evans 1931, 'English Posies and Posy Rings' (p. 47).
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Post medieval posy ring, 'hearts content cannot repent', Circa 17th Century.
Post medieval posy ring. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved in italic script 'hearts content cannot repent', approximately 4.5mm in width. Tested yellow gold, makers mark 'I', approximately 6.54 grams in weight, 17th century.
A ring of comparison baring the same posy can be found in the British History Museum, museum number 1961,1202.78. This posy can be found recorded in Evans 1931, 'English Posies and Posy Rings' (p. 47).
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