18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change" Size:8.5 The face features an intaglio

The face features an intaglio carving of the Bożawola coat of arms: a crescent moon and horseshoe

and features a round glass locket compartment to the back

Length of chain: 6

An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of faythe" (rather death than false of faith)

Stamped 800 for Continental grade Silver

18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change" Size:8.5 The face features an intaglioDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A cool 18th Century posy ring inscribed with the words "til death noe change." It's modelled in 18 karat gold, and dates from circa 1750, complet with original maker's mark RC. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and would have been exchanged as wedding bands. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 3mm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS RC maker's mark CONDITION Very good, with fine antique patina