Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

An early 18th century gold posy ring, the band of D-section, engraved to the interior in script ‘No Riches Like Content’, with maker’s mark ‘RC’, with lion passant mark, ring size L. £200-£300

Literature:
Evans, Joan: ‘English Posies and Posy Rings’, pub. Wartski, London, 2012, 2nd edition, page 84, references two examples bearing the same inscription: The Collection of Sir John Evans, later that of Mrs C. Longman, and the British Museum, Ref: 1272.