Gold 'By Christ Alone [Two Hearts] Made One' Posy Ring. 17th-18th century A.D. A gold posy ring with D-section hoop, interior inscribed 'By Christ aloane two [conjoined heart symbol] made one' in script, for 'By Christ alone two hearts made one', followed by a worn maker's mark, possibly the letter G within a cartouche. Cf. The British Museum, museum number AF.1305, for similar inscription and 1961,1202.119, for a near identical maker's mark, dated to mid 17th century; cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. SUSS-FDE662, for a similar inscription; cf. Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p.27, for a similar inscription. 6.17 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 19.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (7/8 in.) Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Accompanied by an old handwritten title card. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Very fine condition. A large wearable size.