Posy Ring

Posy rings were popular as lovers' gifts with inscriptions engraved inside. This posy in is an early 17th century example. It is stamped on the exterior with daisies and is inscribed "let virtue be thy guide" on the inside.
Object no :
DMDM145a-b
Collection :
Treasure Trove
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F11203882 F1990 60 gold posy ring

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