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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy finger ring dating c. 1480. The finger ring has a D-shaped band with applied heart in the same material which has been soldered to the band. The diameter of the finger ring is 26.02mm which makes this large in comparison with other finger rings.It is similar to LON-EEA588 recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database in terms of a plain band and applied heart, however this is a silver gilt example but it is also dated to the 15th century. Also SOMDOR-0BC434, again it is silver gilt and dates to the late 15th - early 16th century.Dimensions: width of applied heart: 9.75mm; width of band: 3.80mm; thickness: 2.21mm; diameter: 26.02mm; weight: 5.12g.Dating suggested by the finder based on knowledge and experience.
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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