18th Century Posy Ring

18th Century Posy RingAbout a hoop of gold, a paltry ring That she did give me whose posy was For all the world like cutler's poetry Upon a knife: 'Love me an leave me not' Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice (V, I) An excellent antique posy ring in 22ct gold dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700. The inscription, engraved inside the band, reads: Love in part, the rest in heart. At first glance, it seems like a strange sentiment, however I believe the

the Roman goddess of youth

000 people from all over the world

Marks: Stamped 18ct (white gold)

Built in platinum with millegrain edges

in a pronged setting that resembles a rose

fashioned from the nails used to secure horseshoes

likely Baltic

Sprung clips to the reverse keep them secure when worn

and the shoulders feature highly ornate rococo carvings before giving way to a reeded band

god of the wind

Depicted is Minerva in full armour with spear

Superb Art Deco target ring dating from the 1920s