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FINGER RING
Unique ID: SWYOR-B03065
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
2007 T634 "TADCASTER AREA, NORTH YORKSHIRE: gold posy ring (2007 T634) Date: 17th century Description: Gold posy ring flattened significantly so that the ring is more elliptical in shape. There is engraved foliate decoration and a single heart motif to the exterior, with traces of white enamel visible. It is inscribed to the interior "Let mee not bee forgott by thee". This is followed by a maker's mark, comprising of the letter "R" within a quatrefoil punch. Discussion: Posy rings were love tokens often used as betrothal and wedding gifts. The exterior face could be plain or have ornate decoration with enamel, as with this example. The inscription was placed on the inside, so that the message remained secret to all but the wearer and the giver. The maker's mark cannot be identified in Jackson's Silver and Gold Marks of England, Scotland and Ireland (revised ed. 1989). Metal content: The precious metal content of the ring fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. N. Awais-Dean The British Museum 29/11/07"
Sub class: posy
Inscription:
Let mee not bee forgott by thee
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T634
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.7 mm
Width: 8.2 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 1.64 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 25th October 2007
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2007T634
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Enamel
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Tadcaster
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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