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Ring

Unknown1819/1838

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

This ring was a romantic present from a man to his love. The French word 'pensées' means both pansies, as painted on the bezel of this ring, and 'thoughts'. In this case the pansies stand for 'pensez', meaning 'think'. The flowers and words taken together read 'Pensez à votre ami', 'think of your friend'. The lover hoped that his love would wear the ring and think of him.

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  • Title: Ring
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1819/1838
  • Location: France
  • Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 21 mm, Height: 7 mm
  • Provenance: Given by Geoffrey and Caroline Munn
  • Medium: Gold, enamel and glass
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