16th-17th century A.D. A gold posy ring with D-section hoop, the outer face decorated with dense horizontal dashes with remains of black enamelling, interior inscribed 'seale up secretts' in script. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. DEV-6AF906, for another small ring bearing a similar inscription, also with enamelling to the outer face. 1.22 grams, 15.50 mm overall, 13.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3) (1/2 in."). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Apanied by an old handwritten title card. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition.