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Details
A 17th century gold fede/posy ring,
of garland design with central clasped hands holding a heart, traces of vari-colour enamel, the hoop engraved on the inside, you never new a (engraved heart) more true, and maker's mark initial 'C' finger size - H1/2.
See plate 1
of garland design with central clasped hands holding a heart, traces of vari-colour enamel, the hoop engraved on the inside, you never new a (engraved heart) more true, and maker's mark initial 'C' finger size - H1/2.
See plate 1
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
C.f. J. Evans, English Posies and posy rings (London, 1931) p.111 for similar posy.
Sale room notice
Third word of inscription is knew not new.