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LOT 864

Medieval - Gold Black Letter Inscribed Posy Ring - 'DVNTRE E JOYE'

(1.12 grams, internal 15.76 mm.).

Circa 15th century AD. The band flat internally and dished externally with an external inscription in Black Letter script reading 'DVNTRE E JOYE'. The words separated by floriate engraving and a quatrefoil.

Provenance

From an old English collection.

Literature

See Joan Evans English Posies and Posy Rings, pp. 5 to 15 for examples of similar Black Letter inscriptions in both French and English.

Footnotes

This ring featured on the Antiques Roadshow (Chichester, broadcast 9th December 2002) and is listed in the BBC Antiques Price Guide website (at £2,500-£5,000).

CONDITION

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LOT 864

Medieval - Gold Black Letter Inscribed Posy Ring - 'DVNTRE E JOYE'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,405

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