17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring

$2,500.00

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17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring

$2,500.00

Description

DATE: 17th Century, c.1680

Posey Rings were popular during the 15th through to the 17th centuries in both England and France, as lovers' gifts. The quotations were often from contemporary courtship stories and were usually inscribed on the inner band; they were given to show regard or as a gift. This charming ring, dating from the 17th Century, circa 1680 , reads "I Like My Choys". To my research, this is old English and perhaps this was given to a someone as they were happy with their "choice" of lover... Very sweet really. The lettering features pretty motifs in between- small crosses and swirling lines to fill in the gaps between letters. Modelled in 22k gold.

You can find a record of this ring at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1011479

-Which is totally amazing!

MEASUREMENTS

Size: US 4

Width of band: 2.5mm

Rise off finger: 0.5mm

WEIGHT

1.2g

MARKS

Tests as 22k gold

CONDITION

Inscription in great readable condition