FINGER RING

Unique ID: LON-0AEB16

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

Mourning rings were usually made in memory of a recently deceased relation. Often money was left in wills with which to have a ring commissioned for this purpose. The inscription translates to 'St J N died 11 November 1680', with 'St J N' referring to the deceased. The maker is unidentifiable from those listed by Jackson. A similar finger ring with the engraved skull and slightly different inscription was found in Dunkirk, Kent (TAR 2004: no.316).

Class: Mourning ring
Inscription: St J N ob 11 Nov 80

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Wandsworth Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2007T616

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1680
Date to: AD 1681

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 3.79 mm
Thickness: 1.16 mm
Weight: 2.63 g
Diameter: 20.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 29th September 2007

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2007T.616
Treasure case number: 2007T616

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete