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LOT 0331
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
POST MEDIEVAL GOLD 'A FRIENDS GIFT' POSY RING
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.94 grams, 15.23 mm overall, 12.85 mm internal diameter).
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.94 grams, 15.23 mm overall, 12.85 mm internal diameter).
A gold posy ring with D-section band inscribed internally 'A friends gift' in lower case with initials 'I M' added after; with 'crown over T H' maker's punch. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
LITERATURE:
See Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, London, 1931, p.16, for this inscription.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
