18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:10.5 Largest stone: 10

Largest stone: 10

where the French and British tried to break through the German defences in Artois and Champagne and restore a war of movement

with finely detailed features - particularly the face

French marks for platinum

modelled as bows and tassels

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:10.5 Largest stone: 10DATE: An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of faythe" (rather death than false of faith). It's a powerful sentiment, given this ring will have been exchanged upon betrothal, with the message immortalised literally set in gold. It dates from around the 1720s, crafted in 18k gold and remaining in great condition almost 300 years on. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 4. 6mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks