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Description: | A complete late Medieval or early Post-Medieval copper alloy signet ring. The ring has a oval bezel and a large circular hoop. The hoop , although cast, has been made to appear as though it was made with two twisted pieces of copper alloy. Due to the twisted effect the hoop is D-shaped in section, flat on the inner side of the hoop and rounded on the top although alternately thicker on the side of the twist. The bezel is flat on the upper surface and has the inscription IB engraved in the top.The ring has a diameter of 28.1mm and is 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 8.76 grams.Signets rings with simple designs often of initials or symbols became fashionable in the 15th and 16th centuries but by the second half of the 17th century their popularity had declined (Oman 1974, 33). The twisted hoop is thought to be a 15th century fashion (Egan 2007, 162) and a similar example from Meols is illustrated fig 1976 (Ibid).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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