Lot Essay
Loosely translated the inscription reads 'The country seeks its Caesar'
Another of these rare rings, but with only one white rose, is in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. Cf. Oman, op.cit. pl.82 (c). The author's succinct footnote is worth quoting: 'In Roman imperial times Caesar was the title of the heir apparent. Since the inscription is an appeal to the Prince to come to Britain, it must date before his landing in Scotland in August, 1745'. He also hints at an English origin on account of the blue enamel ground (the colour of the Garter ribbon).
Another of these rare rings, but with only one white rose, is in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. Cf. Oman, op.cit. pl.82 (c). The author's succinct footnote is worth quoting: 'In Roman imperial times Caesar was the title of the heir apparent. Since the inscription is an appeal to the Prince to come to Britain, it must date before his landing in Scotland in August, 1745'. He also hints at an English origin on account of the blue enamel ground (the colour of the Garter ribbon).