18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus This remarkable necklace

This remarkable necklace

Some slight wear to the lettering just above the base - the motto can still be made out

An exceptionally high quality piece

Chester 1897

This exceptional antique snake-link chain dates to the beginning of the 19th Century

18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" venus This remarkable necklaceDATE: 18th Century, c. 1700 This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve", along with a rare early makers mark (that appears to be a flame). It's modelled in 22k yellow gold, and dates to c. 1700. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 2. 5mm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS Early Makers Mark CONDITION Very good, with excellent patina