14th Century Posy Ring

A posy or posie is a short verse often from a poem inscribed on a ring.

14th century posy ring. Shop 15th century and earlier rings at 1stdibs the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the world s best dealers. This posy ring dates from the 17th century and was created in either great britain or france by an unknown maker. Posy rings were first commonly worn in the 15th century. Posy ring inscriptions below is a list of inscriptions on posy rings which have been in wartski s stock.

Medieval duchess of lancaster sapphire gold posy ring. Poesy rings sometimes spelled posie posy or posey are rings with a short inscription on their surface. Metal detectorist tom clark 81 discovered a ring he found on farmland near aylesbury in 1979 is a rare. The rings were popular from the late medieval period onwards and were primarily used to communicate secret messages of.

The language used in many early poesy rings was norman french with french latin and english used in later times. A short love poem or poesy pronounced posy. Posy rings a ring with a short inscription were the popular ring of the 16th 18th centuries in england and france and a few rare examples can be seen as early as the 14th century. Sterling silver posy rings 14k white rose and yellow gold posy rings and platinum posy rings are inscribed with messages of love and friendship.

22 apr 2017 bekijk het bord posy rings 15th century van atelier zilverlinde esther ka dat wordt gevolgd door 199 personen op pinterest. In 16th and 17th century england or france a wedding ring would invariably be inscribed with a sentiment of love faith and hope. Pensioner discovers ring found 40 years ago is 14th century treasure medieval ring2 jpg. Medieval gold inscribed eight.

Animals and plants are engraved on the outer hoop and there are traces of white enamel on the hare front and center suggesting it once was brightly colored. As time went on the designs of the bands became simpler but the inscriptions became more personal. Posy rings derive their name from the word posy or poesy a derivative of poetry meaning short rhyme. Medieval gold inscribed eight point star ring circa 14th 15th century.

They were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both england and france as lover s gifts. Bekijk meer ideeën over middeleeuwse sieraden sieraden juwelen. A sterling silver betrothal ring would often be replaced with the. These rings derived their name from the french word for poem describing the motto on the inside or exterior of the ring.