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Description: | A copper alloy signet finger ring of probable Post-Medieval or early Modern date (1650 - 1750 AD). The hoop is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The hoop flares (expands) at the shoulders of the ring to form the bezel. The finger ring has an oval bezel the design of which has been removed possibly due to plough damage. The surface of the bezel area is a shiny bronze colour and is marked with linear striations as if the design has been scraped or cut away. The shoulders of the object are decorated with small raised pellets. Where the shoulders taper into the hoop on each side are two crescent shaped depressions. Beyond the crescents the hoop is undecorated.The internal face of the ring has been stamped behind the bezel EA within an oval. Above this is another stamp which is unclear, possibly a rounded letter or shield. The object has a dark brownish patina and is in fair condition. A similar finger ring which has been recorded on the database is LVPL-5D5F47, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/705808.Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 14mm in height (at bezel) 9.4g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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