18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus likely Burmese) AnchorCert Report 225729/20035239

likely Burmese) AnchorCert Report 225729/20035239 - 1

with arrow quiver slung over one shoulder

" Mounted as a seal

This exceptional antique snake-link chain dates to the beginning of the 19th Century

Chester 1897

18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus likely Burmese) AnchorCert Report 225729/20035239DATE: 18th Century, c. 1700 This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve", along with a rare early makers mark (that appears to be a flame). It's modelled in 22k yellow gold, and dates to c. 1700. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 2. 5mm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS Early Makers Mark CONDITION Very good, with excellent patina