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Georgian Gold Posy Ring "True Loue is My Desire" circa 18th Century
$11,566.80
£8,400
€9,823.60
CA$15,826.27
A$17,220.18
CHF 9,117.87
MX$207,170.57
NOK 115,776.69
SEK 105,927.56
DKK 73,395.95
About the Item
Georgian gold posy ring 'True loue is my desire'. A yellow gold band with softly scalloped edging, engraved to the interior 'True loue is my desire', approximately 3.7mm in width. Tested yellow gold, approximately 2.8g in weight, circa 18th century. UK finger size N.
This posy is completely unique- there is no record of this posy or any similar listed in Joan Evans' extensive catalogue- see Evans, J., 'English Posies and Posy Rings', 1931.
Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 5106 customs form before the item is shipped. This form is a legal requirement for any item over $2,000 which is being imported into the United States. One of the details the form requests is the purchaser’s social security number or importer’s number.
- Ring Size:6.75 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 208141stDibs: LU186488532
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