Post Medieval - Silver-Gilt Posy Ring - LOVE ME ONLI > Lot No. 898

Description:
17th century AD. A broad plain-band silver posy ring, internally inscribed in seriffed capitals 'LOVE ME ONLI'.

Measurements:
4.03 grams, internal 19.44 mm.

Condition:
Very fine, traces of gilding.

References:
See J. Evans, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931 p.74.

Estimate: £100 - 200 (EUR 120 - 240; USD 160 - 320)

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

Sold for: £750