Post Medieval 'Not lost but gone before JS,' Gold Posy Ring

(Gold, 7.24 grams, 22 mm external diameter.(Approximate size UK N, USA 6Â¾, Europe 14.00, Japan 13).).

18th century AD. A mourning ring comprising a thick D-section hoop with external skull motif between foliate panels; the internal inscription in an italic hand 'Not lost but gone before JS' (with 'long s' in 'lost') and maker's mark.

Provenance

Found in Buckinghamshire, England.

CONDITION

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LOT 638

Post Medieval 'Not lost but gone before JS,' Gold Posy Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,783

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