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A gold posy ring, 15th century
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Of naturalistic inspiration, embellished with foliate touches and stylised arboreal seeds, inscribed 'Pour Amor' to the interior, 15th Century. Total weight: 5.12grams US size 9, UK size R 1/2. Arboreal...
Of naturalistic inspiration, embellished with foliate touches and stylised arboreal seeds, inscribed 'Pour Amor' to the interior, 15th Century. Total weight: 5.12grams US size 9, UK size R 1/2.
Arboreal or foliate motifs, most commonly the oak leaf to depict strength, durability and nobility, were popular in Europe during medieval times… and couples were sometimes symbolically married beneath an oak tree to herald the durability and strength of the union.
Arboreal or foliate motifs, most commonly the oak leaf to depict strength, durability and nobility, were popular in Europe during medieval times… and couples were sometimes symbolically married beneath an oak tree to herald the durability and strength of the union.
Evidence of deterioration, incidental wear and use, commensurate with age, and materials.
