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FINGER RING
Unique ID: IOW-DE09D4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring (1200-1400). Treasure case no. 2013 T147.
The bezel is square in plan and the underside is flat with bevelled edges. The central square cell measures 8.40mm x 8.40mm and is 5.25mm in height. It contains a flat clear 'glass' setting, now broken. Earth behind the glass gives it a greyish muddy appearance. A narrow ledge around the base of the cell has been stamped with small evenly spaced linear grooves. The hoop is largely missing and only the stubs survive. These are integral with the bezel, rather than being soldered.
8.15mm; (height); 12.33mm (length); 11.84mm (width). Weight: 1.45g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Returned to finder, 07/05/2013
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2013T147
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1200
Date to: Exactly AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 12.33 mm
Height: 8.15 mm
Width: 11.84 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2013-2-138
Treasure case number: 2013T147
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Freshwater
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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