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18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change"

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18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change"

$2,800.00


Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1750

A cool 18th Century posy ring inscribed with the words "til death noe change." It's modelled in 18 karat gold, and dates from circa 1750, complet with original maker's mark RC. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and would have been exchanged as wedding bands.

MEASUREMENTS 

Width of band: 3mm

WEIGHT 

2.0g

MARKS 

RC maker's mark

CONDITION 

Very good, with fine antique patina

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