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FINGER RING
Unique ID: PAS-ED5726
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
This ring of hollow construction has a flat interior and a rounded exterior with twisted wire borders. Analysis has shown it to be an unusual composition that does not conform to gold carat standards.
Notes:
This item was purchased by the 'finder' from a third party who claims it was found prior to 1997 in St Albans. Mr Orfeur has reported it as potential Treasure, however, since there is no evidence that it was buried with the intent of recovery (as would have to be the case under the Treasure Trove legislation in force prior to 1997), it does not qualify.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2008 T81
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1997
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2008 T81
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
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