NCL-FFE147: NCL-FFE147: 2005 T50, Gem-set finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: NCL-FFE147

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A gold finger-ring of characteristic late 17th century type, set with a faceted rock-crystal beneath which is a gold monogram representing the initials of the deceased, bordered by a circle of twisted wire, on a ground of plaited hair. Black enamel survives in the floral decoration on the shoulders and in the oblong cells decorating the underside of the bezel; each of these cells has a white enamel dot at the base.

Class: Gem-set

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2005 T50

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Date to: Post AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2005 T50
Treasure case number: 2005 T50

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Glass
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Richmondshire (District)
To be known as: near Catterick

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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