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Description: | A complete silver finger ring of late post-medieval to modern date. The finger ring has a narrow rectangular section and is sub-circular in plan having been misshapen as a result of its deposition. The hoop of the ring is in the form of a belt with the bezel acting as the buckle. The exterior of the hoop is decorated with an elaborate foliate design within incised circumferential borders which continue into the piece representing the overlapping belt flap. The bezel comprises a rectangular buckle with pin and strap slide to secure the flap. All of these elements are cast integrally to the finger ring hoop.The metal has dull grey patina and is worn. The finger ring is 18.1mm in diameter, 7.4mm wide, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.7g.Finger rings in the form of a belt and buckle were popular in Europe from around the 14th century onwards and were often favoured by lovers.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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