Post Medieval Gold 'Hearts United Lives Contented' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D. A large gold posy ring with D-section hoop, inscribed internally with 'Hearts vnited lives contented' lower case inscription with 'GM' maker's mark punch, possibly for the London goldsmith George Morris, recorded from a dated piece as working 1749-1750. See Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, London, 1931, p.47, for similar examples. 4.32 grams, 22.46 mm overall, 20.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 in.). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. [No Reserve] A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]