16th-17th century AD. A gilt silver posy ring comprising a flat-section hoop, the outer face subtly concave with square billet border between two plain bands to top and bottom, incised inscription 'LOVE X AND X LIVE +' with X's being decorative word-dividers; butted ends. 3.85 grams, 20.92mm overall, 18.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; found Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK, 1994. [No Reserve]