18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:8.25 gold band and fittings testsas

gold band and fittings testsas 15k gold

featuring intricate cross-hatched patterns and foliate details

and has simple grooved shoulder accents

each featuring naturalistic flower and foliate motifs

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:8.25 gold band and fittings testsasDATE: An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of faythe" (rather death than false of faith). It's a powerful sentiment, given this ring will have been exchanged upon betrothal, with the message immortalised literally set in gold. It dates from around the 1720s, crafted in 18k gold and remaining in great condition almost 300 years on. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 4. 6mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks