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LOT 0361
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
POST MEDIEVAL GOLD 'X THE SIGHT OF THEE DOTH COMFORT ME' POSY RING
18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.49 grams, 19.04 mm overall, 16.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.49 grams, 19.04 mm overall, 16.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
The slender band with a convex outer face, inscription to the hoop interior in cursive lettering: 'x The sight of thee doth comfort me'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the early 1990s.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, OUP, 1931, p.96, for similar inscriptions.
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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.
