Gold 'I Like My Choyce too Well to Change' Posy Ring. 18th century A.D. A gold posy ring with D-section hoop, interior inscribed 'I like my choyce too well to change' in script, followed by a maker's mark given as capital H within a quatrefoil cartouche. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1961,1202.45, for this inscription at the end of a longer phrase in similar script. 6.02 grams, 22.55 mm overall, 19.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (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.