Fede Ring with Heart, England, 17th century
Gold, enamel
Weight 1.88 gr; Circumference 44.77 mm.; US size 3 1/4; UK size F 3/4
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Literature
For a history of posy rings with extensive examples ranging from the medieval period to the eighteenth century, see: Scarisbrick 2021 and further information on posies: Evans, 1931; Anon., A Garland of Love: A Collection of Posy-Ring Mottoes, London 1907; Dalton 1912, pp. 174 ff.; Scarisbrick 2007, pp. 74 ff., Taylor and Scarisbrick 1978; Oman 1974, pp. 39 ff.