Items Similar to Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse', circa 16th - 17th century.
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse', circa 16th - 17th century.
$7,185
£5,280
€6,203.12
CA$9,870.96
A$11,020
CHF 5,774.32
MX$134,895.64
NOK 73,333.86
SEK 69,144.52
DKK 46,294.55
About the Item
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse'. A smoothly conforming D-shape band, inscribed in relief to the exterior in seriffed capitals ' + IN * THE * MY * CHOYSE *', the interior engraved and enamelled '+ I - DO - REIOYSE', approximately 3mm in width. Tested yellow gold, approximately 1.5 grams in weight, circa 16th - 17th century.
Accompanied by documentation from the British Museum stating that this ring was found while metal detecting on 21st August 2014 in Leamington Hastings, Warwickshire, UK. This ring is recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference WAW-027CA8 and disclaimed as Treasure under the Treasure Act, reference 2014T642
- Ring Size:6.25 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:16th-17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 211351stDibs: LU18626957332
Resizing is available.
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
1stDibs seller since 2011
65 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 18 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: London, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllPost Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval engraved posy ring 'Let this present my good intent'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with hearts pierced with arrows and flower moti...
Category
Antique 17th Century Unknown Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 16th century. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, meaning ‘content and constant’ in old French, the letters in black enamel. T...
Category
Antique 16th Century Band Rings
Medieval gold posy ring, 'Love is the bond of peace', circa early 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'Love is the bond of peace', approximately 4.7mm in width and 2.4mm thick. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.81 grams in weight, circa late 17th-early 18th century.
This ring is near identical (apart from the use of an S for a C) to that found on a plain posy ring held by the British Museum (BM accession number: AF:13338) and numerous examples published by Evans (1931: 73-4).
Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Post Medieval posy ring, ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’, circa 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’ (‘not value but virtue’). A D-shape band decorated on the exterior with a raised grid design, the interior engraved in Roman capital...
Category
Antique 16th Century Medieval Band Rings
Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval signet ring. Composed of an oval plaque featuring a finely engraved image of a thistle with stalk and leaves, the initials 'LI' in engraved...
Category
Antique 16th Century Medieval Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *', circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *'. A smoothly conforming posy ring, engraved to the interior 'Live in love and love in god *' approximately 5.9mm in width. Tested yellow gold, circa 17th century.
Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...
Category
Antique 17th Century Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
You May Also Like
Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “My Vertuous Choice Makes Me Rejoyce” Posy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold ring, with inscription on the inside of the band, in 22 karat yellow gold.
This gorgeous ring is a posy (or poesy) ring, deriving its name from the French ‘poésie’, meaning...
Category
Antique 17th Century Jacobean Band Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “As I Crave So Let Me Have” Posy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique 22K Yellow Gold Poesy Ring is the beautif...
Category
Antique 17th Century British Band Rings
Materials
22k Gold
17th Century 22K Gold “When Love Doth Remayne Parting is in Vayne" Poesy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique 22K Yellow Gold Poesy Ring is the beautif...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Band Rings
Materials
22k Gold
Late 17th Century Merchant's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The bronze ring with an octagonal plaque carved with merchant's symbols.
Top size : 20mm
Late 17th century
Ring size 8 3/4
Weight: 11.20
Category
Antique 17th Century German Baroque Signet Rings
Materials
Bronze
Armorial Signet Ring Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Engraved with the crest to a plain band. Size 9
Top size 22m diameter
Weight: 25gr
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Gold Armorial Signet Ring Europe Late 16th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late 16th century
Ring size: 7
Weight: 3,4 gr
The sixteenth century signet ring is forged in gold with an octagonal shape that encloses inside it the engraving of a bird, su...
Category
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold