Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

An early 17th century gold and black enamel posy ring, the D-shaped band inscribed to the interior in Roman capitals ’+MI ♡ IS+YOURS-’ between scrollwork decoration, the exterior with four deeply engraved panels each of foliate design spaced by S-shaped scrolls, ring size H½. £1,200-£1,500

This ring was discovered by a metal detectorist at Fersfield in Norfolk in 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database Ref: NMS-28667A9 and disclaimed as Treasure.

Fersfield in South Norfolk is located near to Old Boyland Hall, Bressingham which was purchased in the mid 16th century by Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, a cousin of Elizabeth I.