Post Medieval Bronze 'I Accept' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D. With D-section hoop, the inner face bearing the inscription 'I ACCEPT'. See Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931. 3.49 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 16.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4 in.).
English collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex property of an Essex gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. The legend 'I ACCEPT' does not appear in Evans's catalogue although longer forms such as 'Accept my good will' are recorded there. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 50 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 20 GBP |