16th-17th century A.D. A gold ringposed of a D-section hoop with inscription in black enamelled serif capitals to the interior: 'KEPE FAITH TILL DEATH', with conjoined letter L. Cf. The V&A Museum, accession number M.71-1960, for a similar ring with similar inscription; cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id.SUSS-3C7D12, for a similar ring with almost identical inscription. 6.51 grams, 21.51 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter ( approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]