Gold 'Love is Thee Bond of Peace' Posy Ring. 17th-18th century A.D. A gold posy ring with D-section hoop, interior inscribed 'Love is thee bond of peace' in script, followed by maker's mark WF in Gothic letters in a cartouche. Cf. The British Museum, museum number AF.1338, for another ring with this inscription and similar script; cf. Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p.73, for this inscription; see the British Museum's records and the Portable Antiquities Scheme Database for very similar examples of maker's marks. 5.13 grams, 22.65 mm overall, 19.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (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.