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40A: "Bob bought this piece of jewellery for sea-faring couple (4-4)". I have "_O_E-_I_G". Can only guess at "NOSE-RING", but can see absolutely no linkage to "Bob bought" or "seafaring couple". Help with both answer and cryptic explanation much appreciated!

I think the owl and the pussy cat bought a ring from the pig for a shilling when they went to sea.

That's right, the ring from the end of his nose.

Many thanks, both. TonyB

the answer is HOPE ring as in Bob Hope.

If it's 'Nose Ring' from the Owl and the Pussycat - what is the relevance of 'Bob'? and If it's 'Hope Ring' from 'Bob Hope - what is relevance of 'Seafaring Couple'?

A bob used to be a shilling!

Of course, many thanks Andy.