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LOT 0551

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,573

POST MEDIEVAL GOLD 'VARIETY IS THE BEAUTY OF YE WORLD' POSY RING
19TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (2.18 grams, 20 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).

The hoop of D-section with maker's mark 'SH' and 'Lion' mark with italic script 'Variety is the Beauty of ye World' inscription to the inner face.

PROVENANCE:
From an old English jewellery collection, Durham, UK.

CONDITION