2011-01-21 14:26:51 Kate Sumnall ksumnall 2011-01-21 14:38:00 Kate Sumnall ksumnall LON-997AB6 FINGER RING 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. 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 i... Lead Alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL Late POST MEDIEVAL Late 1650 1700 12.35 23.27 2.43 Fair Incomplete 2011-01-21 14:26:51 GREATER LONDON SOUTHWARK SOUTHWARK POINT( ) From Map TQ38SW TQ3280 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 LON Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 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.