Medieval Gold ‘Think of me, Love’ Heart-Shaped Ring Brooch, 13th-14th Century AD

Medieval Gold ‘Think of me, Love’ Heart-Shaped Ring Brooch, 13th-14th Century AD
Medieval Gold ‘Think of me, Love’ Heart-Shaped Ring Brooch, 13th-14th Century AD

Medieval Gold ‘Think of me, Love’ Heart-Shaped Ring Brooch, 13th-14th Century AD

A gold ring brooch with loop formed as acorns and oak leaves, the tongue tapered with acorn finial to the hinge; to the reverse, blackletter inscription ’+pence de moy amor’ which translates to 'Think of me, Love’, with rosettes and leaves. 6.67 grams, 27mm (1").

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