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Unique ID: NMS-572348
Object type certainty: Certain
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A gold posy ring, D-shaped in section. Inscribed internally 'Loue i,s' the bond of peace' with a stamped, worn makers mark consisting of HB (ligatured) stamped in relief within a square. Tiny traces of possible niello survive in some of the letters. The marks on either side of the s may be unintentional as, although clear, they are slightly irregular. The lettering is similar to that on an example from Firle, East Sussex (Treasure Annual Report 2004, 296, fig. 315), dated 1696. External diameter 20mm, internal diameter 16.5mm. Width of band 4mm Weight 5.24g.
Notes:
Date: The lettering is similar to that on en example from Firle, East Sussex (Treasure Annual Report 2004, fig. 315), dated 1696. The Firle example though was inscribed with the date '.. Jan 96', being 1696. This posy-ring is not dated in the inscription and the maker's mark has not been identified, therefore this posy ring could date anywhere between the 17th and 18th century.
The mark has not so far been identified, and in the absence of a datable maker's mark, it is not possible to confirm that this ring is pre-1709. As the find cannot be securely dated to pre-1709 as it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996
Inscription:
Loue i,s’ the bond of peace
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T685
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Width: 4 mm
Weight: 5.24 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 15th August 2009
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Treasure case number: 2009T685
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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