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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

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