18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve"
18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve"
$2,000.00
Description
DATE: 18th Century, c.1700
This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve", along with a rare early makers mark (that appears to be a flame). It's modelled in 22k yellow gold, and dates to c.1700. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line.
MEASUREMENTS
Width of band: 2.5mm
WEIGHT
1.5g
MARKS
Early Makers Mark
CONDITION
Very good, with excellent patina
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