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Description: | A squashed but complete cast copper-alloy signet ring of late medieval to post-medieval date (c. 15/16th century AD). The bezel takes the form of an elongated octagon with a flat upper surface (L.: 15.5mm, W.: 11.05mm). Carved in intaglio within it is a probable initial 'T' in Lombardic script surmounted by a subtle crown in the same plane as the shoulders. This is surrounded by a fine pellet border. The shoulders narrow into the hoop which has a rectangular cross-section with rounded corners. Similar signet rings, including some with an initial 'T' can be found illustrated in Saunders (ed. 1991, 46; fig. 12). Where it survives the artefact has a variable mid/dark-green patina over a red-brown metal. The hoop has been squashed up towards the bezel from below.
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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