18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus the bail displays clear Russian

the bail displays clear Russian marks dating it to c

Chester 1897

This remarkable necklace

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

inspired by jewellery discovered in excavations of ancient tombs in Pompeii and Herculaneum

18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus the bail displays clear RussianDATE: 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