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Description: | TREASURE CASE : 2013 T905Metal analysis: surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content for the ring of 97%, with copper, tin, iron and gold also detected. The ring weighs 0.99 grams.Description: A complete silver finger-ring. The ring is of the 'slip-knot' type constructed of a double length of square sectioned wire with two knops, one of which is considerably larger than the other. The hoop is now sub-oval though has been bent out of shape.Discussion: This finger-ring is similar to KENT-697734 (2013T52) which was found through metal analysis to be made from sterling silver and therefore of modern date. Although superficially similar early-medieval examples do exist (e.g. KENT-C90BE3; 2004 T299), these have circular-section wire and a simpler construction. Date: The square-section wire suggests machine manufacture. The double hoop and complex bezel also suggest a relatively recent date, although the metal does not have a modern, refined silver composition and the wire is deeply corroded. So, although the ring is of some age, it is uncertain whether it is more than 300 years old.Dimensions:Diameter: 19.9mm; Width: 5.5mm; Thickness: 2.1mm; Weight 1g.Discussion:In light of the comments on dating and manufacture above, the ring probably falls outside of the criteria for Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Reference:KENT-697734: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/541656
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