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Description: | 16th-17th century silver-gilt finger-ring with geometric wire & quatrefoil appliqu?? decoration
Circumstances: Found while searching with a metal detector
Description: Silver gilt finger ring, comprising a broken and distorted flat-sectioned band, decorated with appliqu?? fine wire forming a median band of ovals and elaborate quatrefoils, flanked by moulded edges consisting of a prominent cabled outer moulding with two narrow inner ribs. Possibly originally enamelled.
Date: 15th-16th century.
Dimensions: Width of band 7mm. Weight 0.90g.
The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. | 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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