17th Century - Gold Inscribed Posy Ring - 'In Love Love abide till death devide' > Lot No. 892

Description:
17th century AD. A finger ring inscribed internally in italic letters 'In Love Love abide till death devide'; the maker's mark 'TS' within a rectangular cartouche.

Measurements:
3.03 grams, 19.91 mm, internal 17.70 mm (UK size O 1/2; USA size 7.5; EU 15.61; Japan size 15.5).

Condition:
Very fine with some very slight distortion to the band. Wearable.

References:
Cf. several variant texts in Joan Evans, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931.

Provenance:
Found Irnham, Lincolnshire. Offered with British Museum report (disclaimed under Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2010 T202).

Estimate: £400 - 500 (EUR 480 - 600; USD 630 - 790)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,600