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18th Century Gold Posy Ring "My Love Shall Last Til Life Be Past"

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18th Century Gold Posy Ring "My Love Shall Last Til Life Be Past"

$1,950.00


Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1780

An especially lovely late 18th Century Posy ring, dating from circa 1780. The inner band bears the inscription: "My Love shal last til life be Past". It's modelled in 22 karat gold, with a particularly sweet sentiment. The name "Posy Ring" comes from the type of inscription within, which was usually in rhyme or "posey".

MEASUREMENTS 

Width of band: 3.1mm

WEIGHT 

2.3g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 22k gold

CONDITION 

Very good with fine antique patina. Evidence of an old resize

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