18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Hearyts United Live Contented"

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18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Hearyts United Live Contented"

$1,250.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1720

Rare 18th century gold posy ring with the words "Hearyts United Live Contented" engraved inside the band. It's crafted in 22k gold (or slightly higher) and dates from the first half of the century, circa 1720.

Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey) take their name from the, now archaic, word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and were often exchanged as tokens of affection, or betrothal rings from the 15th to 18th centuries. Each one was personalised with a meaningful verse, with early examples typically employing Norman French, with French, Latin and English used in later times.

MEASUREMENTS

Size:5.5

Width of band: 3.6mm

Sizing not advised, but minor adjustments are possible

WEIGHT

3.2g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 22k gold

Makers mark RC

CONDITION

Very good, signs of wear commensurate with age and use including matte gold patina and some dings to the outer edges of the band