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Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *', circa 17th century.
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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 stating that this ring was found whilst metal detecting in Ongar, Essex, in 2021.
- Ring Size:10 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 285841stDibs: LU18622308572
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