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FINGER RING
Unique ID: LEIC-8149A4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Gold and enamel finger ring, 18mm in diameter and 5mm wide. The object is in fair condition and weighs 2.52grams. The ring is decorated with a band of enamel cells contained within a border. It has alternate lozenge shaped cells with a single raised dot inside and circular cells with a four petal flower motif. These are joined by a central raised band which is flanked by two raised dots either side. Where present the lozenge shaped cell has blue enamel and the lines and dots joining them have green, and there are traces of white enamel in the circular cells. Date: 16th-17th century There is an inscription on the inner surface which reads 'BE + FAVTHFVLE' with a flower like motif at the end. As the object is made of gold and is over 300 years old, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996. Wendy Scott
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T706
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2.52 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T706
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Enamel
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Eagle
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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