BRITISH GOLD POSY RING WITH INSCRIPTION - "LOVE AND LIVE HAPPILY" Ca. AD 1700. A gold ring with a plain band and a slightly rounded outer profile. The gold has a warm, light yellowish-brown tone. An inscription on the interior reads, “Love and live happily”. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 6.85g. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between the early1960s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.