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FINGER RING
Unique ID: IOW-A277B3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring. 15th to 16th century. Treasure case no. 2009 T183. Outer diameter: 24.5mm; inner diameter: 20.0mm; width at bezel: 8.3mm; weight: 7.64g.
A silver-gilt finger-ring with a flat bezel and shoulders fluted at the edges. The flat surfaces are incised with oblique panels containing simple incised lines and each flute is incised with double-lined chevron motifs. Below each shoulder there are two horizontal steps. The base of the hoop is plain.
The design resembles that of iconographic rings of the Medieval period having a representation of saints on a double faceted bezel. A similar finger-ring, although with a slightly different bezel and shoulders, has been reported from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire (Treasure Annual Report 2002, no. 108).
The find contains a minimum of 10% silver. Consequently, 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.
Notes:
Shorwell, Isle of Wight: Medieval to Post-medieval silver-gilt finger-ring (2009 T183) Date: Late 15th or early 16th century Discovery: Found by Mr Nick Jones while metal-detecting in April 2009. Description: A silver-gilt finger-ring with a flat bezel and shoulders fluted at the edges. The flat surfaces are incised with oblique panels containing simple incised lines and each flute is incised with double-lined chevron motifs. Below each shoulder there are two horizontal steps. The base of the hoop is plain. Discussion: The design resembles that of iconographic rings of the Medieval period having a representation of saints on a double faceted bezel. A similar finger-ring, although with a slightly different bezel and shoulders, has been reported from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire (Treasure Annual Report 2002, no. 108). Dimensions: Outer diameter: 24.5mm; inner diameter: 20.0mm; width at bezel: 8.3mm; weight: 7.64g. Metal content: The find contains a minimum of 10% silver. Consequently, 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. Frank Basford, Finds Liaison Officer, Isle of Wight, April 2009
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Acquired by the Isle of Wight Heritage Service, 14/01/2010
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T183
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1400
Date to: AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 8.3 mm
Weight: 7.64 g
Diameter: 24.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th April 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure case no. 2009 T183
Treasure case number: 2009T183
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Secondary material: Gold
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Shorwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCMS | Treasure Annual Report 2002 | no. 108 |
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