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Description: | A complete copper alloy finger-ring of probable 18th century date (1700-1800).The ring has been made from a strip and formed into a hoop with the ends soldered together. The soldered join has sprung apart.The outside of the hoop has moulded decoration in the form of alternating and regularly spaced motifs in the form of flowers and leaves. Each flower and leaf is of similar appearance. The inside of the hoop is plain but has a numerous striations which are parallel to the sides of the hoop. These striations may have been created during manufacture.This ring is gilded overall.Maximum external diameter: 15.1mm; width: 4.5mm, thickness of hoop: 1.4mm; weight: 1.33g.
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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