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Description: | A complete copper alloy finger ring of late post-medieval date. The finger ring comprises a D-sectioned circular band, plain on the exterior surface, and bearing an inscription in italic script on the interior. The inscription is extremely worn rendering it difficult to read. All that can be determined is: "[----] Love In due Ever". The metal has a patchy reddish-brown patina and is worn. The object is 25.4mm in diameter, 5.7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 6.5g.The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the sixteenth century onwards, and continued until the late eighteenth century. Posy rings could, however be given on many other occasions as a token of friendship or loyalty. Posy rings could also contain religious and memorial inscriptions. The inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer and most of the sentimental mottoes were taken from popular literature of the time.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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