Record ID: LON-997AB6 - POST MEDIEVAL finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: LON-997AB6

Object type certainty: Probably

A resized image of A Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete ring, probably a finger ring, dating from the late 17th century.

A Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete ring, probably a finger ring, dating from the late 17th century. Approximately half of the ring remains. The ring comprises a broad band where the outer surface is decorated with a filigree pattern. The pattern consists of lozenges with a ring and pellet inside; each lozenge is separated by two further ring and pellets. There is a circumferential band of filigree above and below the decoration forming a border. Traces of a gold coloured layer remain in the crevasses around the filigree and on the internal surface of the ring.

XRF results show the metal is predominantly tin with a small percentage of antinomy. No gold was picked up so the gold coloured layer is possibly a paint layer. There were traces of copper and iron. The use of antimony with tin is known from the late 17th century in England and was common until the mid 19th century. It continues today as Britannia metal.

Dimensions: width: 12.35mm; thickness: 2.43mm; surviving diameter: 23.27mm; weight: 3.68g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Width: 12.35 mm
Thickness: 2.43 mm
Weight: 3.68 g
Diameter: 23.27 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Surface Treatment: Painted [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Southwark
Parish: Southwark

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3280
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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