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Description: | silver-gilt signet ring
Date: late 16th or early 17th century
Description: Silver-gilt signet ring, the bezel engraved with the initials TS flanking a knot, oriented vertically and surrounded by a dotted border. The gilding is worn on the hoop, especially at the back.
Discussion: This is a characteristic type of personal signet ring. Several examples are held by the British Museum.
Metal content: The precious metal content of the ring fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Barton, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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