Decorative arts
Finger ring, posy ring
A plain gold posy ring with a D-sectioned hoop inscribed internally in cursive script 'God hath sent my [heart] Content' with an inverse triad of maker's initials 'I' and 'G' over 'S' in Roman capitals in a heart-shaped punch with a five pointed star in the centre and a pellet to the left.
See also posy rings in the British Museum (Evans collection) inventory numbers 1961, 1202.41; 1961, 1202.152; 1961, 1202.153 and 1961, 1202.456 with identical marks.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 62.4/92
- Object name:
- finger ring, posy ring
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- Artist/Maker:
- IGS
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- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, T 4 mm, WT 3.5 g (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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