18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change" Size:4.25 bearing a rather unusual heraldic

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

It's modelled as a whale

It's finely worked

5cm (height by width at widest point of base)

18th Century Posy Ring "til death noe change" Size:4.25 bearing a rather unusual heraldicDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A cool 18th Century posy ring inscribed with the words "til death noe change." It's modelled in 18 karat gold, and dates from circa 1750, complet with original maker's mark RC. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and would have been exchanged as wedding bands. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 3mm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS RC maker's mark CONDITION Very good, with fine antique patina