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Description: | A worn complete copper-alloy late Medieval or early Post-Medieval (c.1400-1600) copper alloy signet ring.The ring has a oval bezel and a large circular hoop, now slightly warped out of shape. The hoop, although cast, has been made to appear as though it was made with two twisted pieces of wire. Due to the twisted effect the hoop is D-shaped in section, flat on the inside 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 initials SM in black letter script engraved on the top. The bezel may have had decoration but it is so highly worn it is difficult to distinguish the decoration.Measurements: 29.95mm wide, 22.9mm high, 9.98mm thick (at the bezel, 3.35mm thick on the band) and 4.48g in weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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