Medieval Posy Ring, Illston-on-the-Hill

Medieval Posy Ring, Illston-on-the-Hill
Medieval Posy Ring, Illston-on-the-Hill
Medieval Posy Ring, Illston-on-the-Hill
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18062
Title
Medieval Posy Ring, Illston-on-the-Hill
Description
Late Medieval (15th century) gold finger-ring, 18mm in diameter, 4mm wide and 1mm thick.

It is in good condition and weighs 1.32grams.
The ring has a rectangular sectioned loop and is inscribed on the outer surface with three words divided by foliate engraving, a French inscription in gothic or `blackletter' script, which read SANS DE PARTIER, meaning without end or leaving, and meaning 'I am yours forever', an amatory phrase.

Archaeology Collections, Collections Resources Centre, Barrow-on-Soar
LCC ID. No.
X.A192.2013.0.0
Image Use
Personal use only unless otherwise agreed
Notes
Held at the Harborough Museum, Market Harborough
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