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Gold 'posy' ring, from the Tregwynt hoard, 1640s

Gold 'posy' ring, from the Tregwynt hoard, 1640s
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This item comes from: National Museums & Galleries of Wales (Item reference: 1510C).  If you would like to see the original item, or require information regarding copyright, please contact the repository/contributor named above.


A plain gold ring, inscribed on the inside of the band 'Rather death then [i.e, than] falce of faythe'. Such mottoes on rings usually refer to marital fidelity.

Gathering the Jewels ref: GTJ40248

National Museums & Galleries of Wales

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