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Description: | A heavily damaged gold finger-ring of post-Medieval date.The convex outer surface of the squashed hoop bears a moulded pattern of decoration, much of which has been deliberately filed off. The remaining portions of the design suggest it comprised a series of quatrefoils interspersed with other elements, including a star within an oval border. The flat inner surface bears the legend 'x Mine x thine x', incised in flowing script. There are no marks visible. In its current condition the ring measures 18.9mm long, 12.5mm wide and 3.5mm high. The weight is 1.81g.This ring was examined by Judy Rudoe of the British Museum, who concluded that it a date of pre-1711 could not confidently be assigned. It therefore does not qualify as treasure under the stipulations of the 1996 Treasure Act.
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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