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Description: | A complete Medieval silver-gilt 'fede' finger-ring (1400-1500). Treasure case no. 2013 T98.This finger-ring has a bezel consisting of clasped hands with a crown above. On each side of the bezel the hoop has a groove and knot-like feature forming a sleeve. The ring has very little wear and the gilding is intact.23.93mm (outer diameter); 11.02 (width of bezel); 2.38mm (thickness of hoop). Weight: 6.04g.The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1713. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of precious metal content and age..
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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