18th Century Posy Ring "Not The Value But My Love"

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18th Century Posy Ring "Not The Value But My Love"

$1,850.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1750

A gorgeous 18th Century Posy ring with the words "not the value but my love" inscribed to the inside of the band. The outer band is beautifully textured, with deeply chased abstract embellishment. It's modelled in 18 karat gold with PR maker's mark, and was made circa 1750.

Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and would have been exchanged as betrothal rings - each one personalised with a meaningful choice of verse.

MEASUREMENTS

Width of band: 3.4mm

WEIGHT

2.0g

MARKS

PR Maker's Mark

Tests as 18k gold

CONDITION

Good, with fine antique patina. Some wear/rubbing commensurate with age and use