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Description: | A copper-alloy finger ring of late medieval to early post-medieval date. Similar examples to this style of signet ring have been found in Salisbury (see P. and E. Saunders eds; 1991; pp. 42) and are dated to the late 15th or 16th century AD.
The ring has a plain hoop of D-shaped section and is of equal thickness and width all the way around. The circular bezel stands proud of the hoop and has an impression of the letter "M" (possibly for "Maria" - ie. religious).
The ring is in good condition, with little wear or corrosion. The hoop measures 24.9mm wide by 4.2mm high and 2.9mm thick. The depth of the ring (from the bezel to the back of the hoop) is 27.9mm and the bezel itself is 11.1mm in diameter. The ring weighs 6.63g. | Subjects: | Signet | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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