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Post medieval gold posy ring, 'Love is the bond of peace', circa early 17th century.

Yellow Gold

£6,600

Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'Love is the bond of peace', approximately 4.7mm in width and 2.4mm thick. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.81 grams in weight, circa late 17th-early 18th century.

This ring is near identical (apart from the use of an S for a C) to that found on a plain posy ring held by the British Museum (BM accession number: AF:13338) and numerous examples published by Evans (1931: 73-4).

Reserve Item Purchase
Reference Number 28319
Ring size: R The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Post Medieval
TOTAL / RING Weight 7.81 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
Post medieval gold posy ring, 'Love is the bond of peace', circa early 17th century.
Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'Love is the bond of peace', approximately 4.7mm in width and 2.4mm thick. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.81 grams in weight, circa late 17th-early 18th century. This ring is near identical (apart from the use of an S for a C) to that found on a plain posy ring held by the British Museum (BM accession number: AF:13338) and numerous examples published by Evans (1931: 73-4).
28319
gold
Yellow Gold
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GBP
6600.00
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