FINGER RING 226568

Description: A silver gilt posy ring. Broad, flat band with protruding rim and beading above and below inscription. The band is inscribed on the exterior surface. The inscription reads "MY HART IS YOVRS" with a flourish at the end. 16th to early 17th century A similar inscription, "My harte is you", can be found in Evans, J (1931). English Posies and Posy Rings. Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford, pg 78. This inscription dates to AD1596. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

Date: 1550 - 1650

Object type: FINGER RING

Last import: August 15, 2017