2010-10-21 17:04:51 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2012-01-05 15:42:00 Rebecca Griffiths bmorris YORYM-064A27 FINGER RING TREASURE CASE : 2010 T655 Description: A gold posy ring dating from the 16th or 17th century. The hoop is formed of flower designs, hearts, foliage and other decorative motifs. On parts of the exterior enamel has survived. Colours that remain are blue and white, and more is decayed. Inside is it inscribed "My [heart motif] the centure love this circle is [heart motif on its side containing a C]". Traces of black enamel remain visible in the lettering which is lower case and italic but with a capital M at he beginning. Discussion: The style is consistent with rings of a similar date. Posy rings were often gifts exchanged by lovers and the messages engraved on the unseen side are an evocative insight into the past. These rings were also used as betrothal and wedding rings. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. A similar finger ring is BERK-BAB9D4 (2007 T488). Dimensions: Weight: 2.04grams Overall size: 18.13mm external diameter, 16.03mm internal diameter, band width is 4.14mm and thickness is 1.19mm. Reference: BERK-BAB9D4 (2007 T488). Amy Downes Finds Liaison Officer (South and West Yorkshire) 16th August 2011 TREASURE CASE : 2010 T655 Description: A gold posy ring dating from the 16th or 17th century. The hoop is formed of flower designs, hearts, foliage and other decorative motifs. On parts of the exterior enamel has survived. Colours that remain are blue and white, and more is decayed. Inside is it... Gold Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1500 1700 4.14 18.13 1.19 Complete 2010-10-21 17:04:51 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) From Finder SE67SE SE6873 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.