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FINGER RING
Unique ID: WILT-F95D9F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A gold post medieval posey ring dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1750.
The finger ring comprises a simple, gold circular band. The exterior is undecorated and plain, with no decoration. The interior is inscribed with the words 'I am thy lot refuse mee not'. The inscription is written in old English and in black writing. The makers mark is not visible on the interior surface.
The ring measures 20.49mm in diameter, with an internal diameter of 11.08mm. The ring weighs 2.32g and has a thickness of 2.68mm.
As it was not felt possible to be confident that that ring was more than 300 years old, the finder was advised that it need not be reported as potential Treasure.
Inscription:
I am thy lot refuse me not
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.68 mm
Weight: 2.32 g
Diameter: 20.49 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4780
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Breamore
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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