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56 - An early 17th century gold posy ring, circa 1630, the heavy D-section band with plain exterior, inscribed to the interior in italic script ‘Let oure hearts be joynd’, followed by two hearts pierced by a single arrow, and bearing maker’s mark RI in black letter script over a five pointed star within an oval punch, possibly for Robert Jigges, ring size U, weight 11.5gm. £1,500-£2,000
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An early 17th century gold posy ring, circa 1630, the heavy D-section band with plain exterior, inscribed to the interior in italic script ‘Let oure hearts be joynd’, followed by two hearts pierced by a single arrow, and bearing maker’s mark RI in black letter script over a five pointed star within an oval punch, possibly for Robert Jigges, ring size U, weight 11.5gm. £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: This posy appears to be unrecorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, the major museum collections, or in Joan Evans’ English Posies and Posy Rings. The ‘double heart’ motif and the ‘pierced heart’ motif do appear on other 17th century rings, such as BM - 1961,1202.239 and 1961,1202.466. Condition Report General surface wear and small shallow dents. Inscription is clear and legible. ------ For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneer's website, www.noonans.co.uk
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