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Description: | A complete Post Medieval gold mourning finger ring, dating to AD 1676. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section.Curator's report: Post-Medieval gold mourning ringThis small gold ring is inscribed inside in lower case 'RW Esqr ob 9 Dec 76' with maker's mark IP above a pellet in a shield. Skull inscribed on outer of band.Date: 1676Discussion: This is a typical mourning ring of the late 17th century. The maker's mark does not appear on any of the BM rings and has not been identified.Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.J. Rudoe, The British Museum, 09.11.2009Dimensions: Diameter: 20.27mm; thickness: 3.68mm; weight: 2.90g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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