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Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring
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LOT 2036

Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (8.34 grams, 22.12 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).

Barrel-shaped with inscribed foliage, floral motifs and vesica panel with standing figure; inscribed 'AMER ET IEOIR' (translating to 'LOVE AND ENJOY'). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.

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LOT 2036

Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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