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FINGER RING
Unique ID: LVPL-A8F220
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval finger-ring of stirrup shape with a bezel containing two stones. These stones seem to have been set into the ring at a later date and are multi-facetted. They may be glass meant to simulate a garnet and a sapphire. (Analysis necessary if there is museum interest). The shoulders of the ring are decorated with engraved flowers.
Notes:
In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Treasure number 2009-T81
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Grosvenor House Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T81
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.26 mm
Weight: 4.5 g
Diameter: 20.94 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th January 2009
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2009T81
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Glass
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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