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Georgian gold posy ring 'Undesignedly kept', circa 18th century.

Yellow Gold

£5,000

Georgian gold posy ring 'Undesignedly kept'. The plain D-shape band engraved to the interior in italic script 'Undesignedly kept', approximately 3mm in width. Tested yellow gold, maker's mark 'L.K' beneath a crown, approximately 2.19g in weight, circa 18th century.

This posy motto is unusual- there is no variation or similar motto whatsoever listed in Joan Evan's catalogue of posies. See Evans, J., 'English Posies and Posy Rings', 1931.
Reserve Item Purchase
Reference Number 20546
Ring size: P 1/2 The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Georgian
TOTAL / RING Weight 2.19 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
Georgian gold posy ring 'Undesignedly kept', circa 18th century.
Georgian gold posy ring 'Undesignedly kept'. The plain D-shape band engraved to the interior in italic script 'Undesignedly kept', approximately 3mm in width. Tested yellow gold, maker's mark 'L.K' beneath a crown, approximately 2.19g in weight, circa 18th century. This posy motto is unusual- there is no variation or similar motto whatsoever listed in Joan Evan's catalogue of posies. See Evans, J., 'English Posies and Posy Rings', 1931.
20546
gold
Yellow Gold
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InStock
GBP
5000.00
UsedCondition