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Description: | A complete gold finger ring of 18th century date. The finger ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The hoop has been slightly distorted as a result of deposition and a slight nick is present to one side. The interior surface of the finger ring is inscribed in italic lettering with the motto "Joynd in one by God alone". A small indeterminable shield shaped hallmark is present following the text.The finger ring is 21.4mm in diameter, 3.1mm wide, 0.9mm thick and weighs 2.2g.Judy Rudoe, Curator of Nineteenth and twentieth century collections at the British Museum, has examined the ring and determined it to be of 18th century date based on the style of the lettering and hallmark. Therefore it is not necessary for this finger ring to be considered under 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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