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Description: | A Post-medieval gold posy ring, probably mid 16th century to early 17th century AD. The ring is simple, with a narrow band, a plain exterior and inscribed inside which is relatively rare with a brief sentiment BE:CONSTANT. The ring is crushed and is possibly decorated on the outer surface with 6 small round indentations.It could have been used as a lover's token, a wedding ring, or simply as a means of showing regard or giving a gift. Posy rings were popular during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in England and France as lovers' gifts. The language used in many early posy rings was Norman French, with French, Latin and English used in later times. The posies were originally written on the outside, moving to the hidden inside of the ring in later mid 16th Century onwards. The diameter is 20mm and the weight 1.08g. LANCUM-396AD0, LANCUM-38B283, and BUC-6C6913 on the database. The use of capital letters indicates that the ring falls under the provisions of the treasure act.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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