17th century silver/gilt posy ring with an inscription ‘CONTINV * CONSTANT +’ engraved in Roman Capitals of the Renaissance.*

This rare posy (posie) ring, currently a size 9 ½.  Knife-edge** band measures 7mm in width.

Price: $1,895

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*reference found in English Posies and Posy Rings /A catalogue with introduction by Joan Evans: continu  constant I. B. MII42. 2.H.A.L.=Mrs. C. J. Longman ( sir John Evans collection) I.   also: AR signifying silver

**knife-edge: raised,  center ridge that slopes down on both sides, creating a distinct, angular profile

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