18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" Size:8.25 symbolist works by Viktor Borisov-Musatov

symbolist works by Viktor Borisov-Musatov

since the passing of Prince Phillip

along with a rope and ladder

Each setting is individually hinged

Ceylon Sapphires - approx

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" Size:8.25 symbolist works by Viktor Borisov-MusatovDATE: 18th Century, c. 1700 A superb antique posy ring with the words "Let Virtue be thy guide" inscribed on the inner band. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and dates from around 1700. Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey) take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and were often exchanged as betrothal rings from the 15th to 18th centuries each one personalised with a meaningful verse or given as gifts or tokens of