17th century gold posy ring THE LORD GOD OF MY HOPE size 7 c. 1620 AD Polish

  
This is a wonderful Baroque period gold posy ring, dating to the 17th century. The inside of the band is inscribed with. The style of lettering (block capitals) gives us a date of late Tudor early Stuart (the period of Queen Elizabeth I and King James) See KENT-8BED3B for a discussion of the type. Posy rings were given by men and women as an expression of love, worn as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship; The inscription on this example should read as.

A" which is Polish for ". THE LORD GOD OF MY HOPE. The date of this ring would place it within the period of the Thirty Years War.

This example is intact and wearable, a great survivor! Formerly in a private collection, Essex. Originally acquired from a Munich fair 2017.

This ring is unconditionally guaranteed to be an antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request. The item "17th century gold posy ring THE LORD GOD OF MY HOPE size 7 c. 1620 AD Polish" is in sale since Thursday, February 4, 2021.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Rings". The seller is "wear-the-past" and is located in Bath.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Metal: Gold
• Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Material: Gold
• Ring Size: 7
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Brand: Antique
• Style: Posy Ring
• Antique: Yes
• Metal Purity: 18k
• Type: Ring