Gold Posy Ring 'Love for Love'

Code: 10646

This is a nice example of a gold posy ring, dating to the 17th - 18th century. The ring is inscribed "Loue for Loue" a sentiment recorded in Evans. It bears no makers marks, so is broadly dated from the mid 17th - 18th century. A small ring, likely once gifted to a young lady. 

OBJECT: POSY RING

CULTURE:  Stuart / Georgian

DATE: c. 1650 - 1750

MATERIAL: GOLD

RING SIZE:    2 1/2  (US)     E  (UK)

SIZE: 16mm x 3mm

WEIGHT:  2 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Nottingham.