NMS-02E2E6: Post-medieval silver finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: NMS-02E2E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A fragment of a late-medieval silver finger-ring. The stump of flat-sectioned hoop that expands to form sub-triangular shoulder before a broken oval or circular bezel, the stone missing. There is elaborate engraved decoration on the shoulder comprising an owl within leaves and curling fronds. Date: 14th or 15th century. Dimensions: Width of band 5 mm, width of bezel at break maximum 18.5 mm. Weight 0.96 g. The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Steven J. Ashley

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2010T691

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 18.5 mm
Weight: 0.96 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2010 - Thursday 30th September 2010

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 38057
Treasure case number: 2010T691

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Scole

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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