Decorative arts — C. 1750
Finger ring, posy ring
A gold posy ring with a plain hoop of D-shaped section and an internal inscription in unconnected cursive '[J]oye ever till death sever' with the unidentified maker's mark - a Roman capital 'W' in a shield shaped punch.
See also ring inv. no. A20475 in the Museum of London's collection, and a posy ring in the British Museum (Dalton-Franks bequest) AF.1309 with a similar mark.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A20471
- Object name:
- finger ring, posy ring
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c. 1750
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, T 4 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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