🥇 BANNER Gold posy ring from early site

[SC Keith]

I just dug my first early gold ring and am one happy relic hunter! My buddy and I just went to a couple of different sites where we detected and sifted. I scored the gold ring early on at a shallow depth of maybe 4 inches. I am trying to use the makers mark to figure out when it was made. I really hope it is from the 1700s . Any help on the maker would be appreciated! The inscription reads : "Remember the giver".

 

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[ARC]

Value = IMO... $1000 - $1200. U.S.

In case you were wondering.

Again... IMO.

 

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[SC Keith]

Sweet old gold, banner vote on the way for sure. The pipe bowl seems before 1800. Was it your first visit on this site? Congrats and go back asap

Yes the pipe is before 1800 for sure as i have found them whole scuba diving and researched them a good bit. This was not my first trip to this site.

 

[SC Keith]

I have personally found some 18th century items with only a makers mark and other 18th century items with a series of hall marks. I dont know if silversmiths were also goldsmiths-----this is to respond to Stef45 post.

 

[toasted]

Love it. Love it. Love it

 

[A2coins]

Too bad you don't find a Rosie you would have a ring and a rosie and a pocket full of posy I know I'm weird!!!!!!!!!!

 

[metalev4]

That's a beautiful find! Congrats on a rare piece of early history.

 

[BuckleBoy]

wow wow wow! KILLER find there!!

 

[Deft Tones]

Value = IMO... $1000 - $1200. U.S.

In case you were wondering.

Again... IMO.

If he gets a matching posy prose and makers mark from the museums (even from two different rings) might be nearer to this one where they are asking $6,000.



Seems most of these, if confirmed by British Museum or London Museum or both avg. 5 to 8k asking price.

 

[ARC]

IF ... Agreed.

 

[SC Keith]

If he gets a matching posy prose and makers mark from the museums (even from two different rings) might be nearer to this one where they are asking $6,000.

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Seems most of these, if confirmed by British Museum or London Museum or both avg. 5 to 8k asking price.

Here is one... British Museum - posy ring

If the link did not work, the British Museum has one in database with museum number: AF.1369

 

[SC Keith]

IF ... Agreed.

Found same inscription with different makers mark in British Museum (AF.1369) in their database in above link. any comments appreciated---thanks

 

[Deft Tones]

Found same inscription with different makers mark in British Museum (AF.1369) in their database in above link. any comments appreciated---thanks

That's good enough for me. You've done very well. I rarely vote banner. I'm feeling rare in the USA. Vote in, Sir.

These things only sell in the US for big $, usually. Some people desire authentic unique wedding rings and these are growing in popularity for that purpose. The Brittish tend to pay little in comparison. It's a growing US fad driving up price via demand.

 

[Relicific]

Wow those old gold rings are rare to find.
Congrats

 

[terpfan]

A posy ring from the 17th or 18th century? Wow. A simply fantastic find and deserving of banner recognition.

 

[sutphin]

BEAUTIFUL RING....

 

[Deft Tones]

Why wait for Crusader...

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What's the story on that one?

Has it's maker been identified?

Link?

 

[SC Keith]

What's the story on that one?

Has it's maker been identified?

Link?

That is an example that poster AARC found online. My ring has a very similar makers mark but its different i think. After seeing the British Museum example and others online, I am very sure mine is 18th century. Some other very experienced relic hunters on here also think its 18th century which makes me very happy. I also wanted to thank you for the banner vote and your help in gathering info. I really appreciate it!

 

[Patriot Relics]

Gorgeous colonial gold ring Keith, a dream find for any relic hunter. BANNER vote in, incredible recovery

 

[s.c.shooter]

Great recovery Keith!

 

[ecmjamsit]

I voted banner. Nice old gold ring and I am sure there is a hidden and fascinating tale behind it.