17th-18th century A.D. A gold ring with slender D-section hoop, arms with collars and stylised lotus heads, oval bezel with reserved heart over capital letter V. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. BUC-A4655A and SWYOR-E0701D, forparable rings. 1.09 grams, 18.33 mm overall, 16.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4 in."). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Apanied by an old handwritten title card. In this period, the letter V was also used as the letter U, so one possible explanation for the design of this ring is the message 'love you': love symbolised by the heart and 'you' by the letter V. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Very fine condition.