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FINGER RING
Unique ID: ESS-BE4B82
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Treasure Case: 2010 T311 High Laver: Gold finger ring
Date of Discovery: 23/04/11
Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector
Date:
Description: Gold ring formed twisted gold wire. There are two double strands of twisted gold wire, which have been further twisted together to make a four stranded twist. The ends have been twisted and flattened together before solder has been applied.
Dimensions: Diameter 18.47mm. Thickness 1.58mm. Weight 1.12 grams.
Discussion:
Stefanie White (conservator at Colchester & Ipswich Museums) has commented that the solder has a silver base and further analysis at the British Museum indicated that it is an alloy of silver, zinc and copper.Sue la Niece (conservation, British Museum) she stated:"The metal composition is very odd for any period and the white hard -solder could well be modern. My guess is that it is modern - someone's jewellery making exercise? It is hand made wire, but badly made and very clean."
Disposition: Not Treasure. To be returned to Finder.
Report by: Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service May 2011
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T311
Chronology
Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.58 mm
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 18.47 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 23rd April 2011
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T311
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Epping Forest (District)
To be known as: High Laver
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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