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Description: | Decorative gold mourning ring, slightly misshapen. The outer surface is engraved with a repeating floral (quatrefoil and larger flowers) pattern, inlaid in dark blue-black enamel.The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Tho ded I bee remember mee in italic script, followed by the initials (in capirtals) K.W and an isolated smaller capital D. There are slight traces of dark blue-black enamel in the lettering.The object which has at least 10 per cent by weight precious metal, and which is at least 300 years old, the ring is treasure under Section 1 (1) (a) of the Treasure Act 1996.
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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