🥇 BANNER Gold posey ring found this weekend!!

[Worm-Slicer]

Just got home from a few days of digging. I managed to go across something I never even thought of digging on the final day, which is a colonial posey ring. It was found on a site in Eastern Virginia that is rich in history. I contacted the British museum so hopefully I can get it dated and more information. My brother, Leonard Short, managed to repair any damages on the ring and it looks superb now! So if you want any repairs of stuff, let me know and I'll give you his email. Information on the ring he gave me is it's: 22-24 KT gold, 2.04 grams in weight, 3.3 mm wide and 7.25 ring size. Inside it has the makers mark and the writing says:"This and I untill I dye" I'm hoping the spelling will help out with dating it. I don't specialize in colonial finds, but this is one that sure blew me away to dig. If anyone has any information on the hallmark or spelling of the words, I would greatly appreciate help. Can't wait to get back out now! Also had to mention and give credit to my brother for the photos.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

WOW!!! Congratulations!

 

[Chizzy]

OUTSTANDING!!!

 

[washingtonian]

Holy moly, what an incredible find. Nicely done!!! Seems like this might belong on the banner to me but I'm no expert in things colonial. So cool!

 

[Phishfindr]

Awesome find. Congrats!

 

[Kray Gelder]

What a great find! Congrats!

 

[Inspector]

WOW, that's a amazing find, Congrats

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Those poseys are always good for a few votes , looks like a Winner

~~ Congrats Worm slice ~~~!

 

[Truth]

Probably the best gold ring I ever saw! Pure old gold with a great message in the inside. PRICELESS even if it’s not colonial which I hope it is. Congratulations on a great gold find.

 

[toasted]

Awesome. Banner

 

[ARC]

Wow... have not seen one of these in awhile.

Super find.

Well done.

 

[pepperj]

Great looking gold Posey ring, congrats on the recovery and the repair. How bad was it bent up before the restoration, do you have a pic?

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Very nice!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on a really spectacular old find, so yellow and shiny.

Good luck on topping that find sir!

 

[Scrappy]

That posey ring is phenomenal. That was an earlier type of writing. Dunno exactly when it disappeared but likely close to the mid-18th century. I’d bet yours is a bit earlier due to the writing and when posey rings were most popular. I’ve taken a few pictures of stones at my church that I think are really cool over the years. Here’s one that pertains to the spelling you mention.



I’m voting banner on that beauty. A posey ring is at the top of my list. Big congrats!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Awesome! That is a stunner. BANNER.

 

[BLK HOLE]

What a FANTASTIC FIND!!! You have my Banner Vote!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[WHADIFIND]

One of my pet favorites. A super old gold ring that can still be read!
I'm still looking for one that reads, " To Martha from George - 7/4/1776"

Excellent!

 

[Worm-Slicer]

That posey ring is phenomenal. That was an earlier type of writing. Dunno exactly when it disappeared but likely close to the mid-18th century. I’d bet yours is a bit earlier due to the writing and when posey rings were most popular. I’ve taken a few pictures of stones at my church that I think are really cool over the years. Here’s one that pertains to the spelling you mention.

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I’m voting banner on that beauty. A posey ring is at the top of my list. Big congrats!!!

Hey, that tombstone has exactly the same spelling of Dye. That narrows down the age more and hopefully with the hallmark I'll be able to find out who and what specific years he worked. Sure love trying to solve mysteries like this. Thanks again for the information and banner vote!