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Description: | gold mourning ring (2006 T458)
Date: 1702
Description: This large ring with D-section hoop is decorated on the exterior with a skull and floral wreath which still retains its original black enamel. The inscription inside reads: ??. F J . [or T] Arm ob . 23 . Jan . 1702??, with maker??s mark in black letter script in a rectangular shield which reads possibly JA or JD.
Discussion: This is a characteristic type from the second half of the 17th century into the 18th century. The abbreviation ??Arm??, stands for ??Armiger??, ie. entitled to bear arms. Both the ??m?? in ??Arm?? and the ??n?? in ??Jan?? have a horizontal line above, indicating that the word is abbreviated.
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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