Record ID: WMID-90E107
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly misshapen copper alloy finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500-1800). The ring has a flat profile and moulded decoration in relief on the outer face. The decoration consists of a two strand twisted rope design. The remnants of gilding can be seen in the voids between the relief decoration. No inscription is present on the interior. It has an external diameter of 19.6 mm, and an internal one of 16.9 mm. The ring is 3.2 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-158A06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa AD 1750-1900. The finger ring is circular in plan and cross section. The ring does not appear to have any markings on it. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm, an internal diameter of 16.7 mm. It is 5.0 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Parallels can be discovered on the PAS database including DUR-7D86A6, NLM-C31131 and NLM-C3049C. All considered to be Post Medieval in dating.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E19A8A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A thin slightly misshapen gold finger ring with two maker’s marks on the interior of the hoop. The exterior of the band is plain. The maker’s marks consist of a scallop type shell and a curvilinear leaf with thistle terminal. Dimensions: Exterior diameter: 20.6 mm Interior diameter: 17.9 mm Hoop width: 1.5 mm Hoop thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.3 g Discussion: The thinness of the finger ring can be paralleled with several other finger rings on the PAS database, including: WMID-E6E061 and WMID-E6F361 from Staffordshire and LVPL-F848BA from Cheshire West. In th…
Created on: Monday 7th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6961B9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled gold ‘fede’ finger ring. The bezel is composed of two clasped hands. Traces of white enamel remain on one of the hands. The shoulders have been shaped to resemble ornate cuffs that are styled to show a gathered cuffs at the wrist, with flaring lace tumbling from the cuff. Green or grey enamel remain in the recesses of the cuffs. This clothing inspired theme continues around the remainder of the hoop. This has been decorated with a geometric pattern of lozenges interspersed with circular cells. This decoration is reminiscent of slashed brocade sleeves of…
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-5C7CA5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete thin circular sectioned gold wire ring, possibly a finger ring, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The gold wire has a diameter of 1.4 mm. No stamps or marks are present on the wire. The ends have been cut. It has been formed into a circular shape with the ends of the wire overlapping by 3.4 mm. It weighs 1.0 g. The circular section of the wire is suggestive of a modern date, and therefore as it is probably less than 300 years old, it falls outside of the remits of the Treasure Act 1996 and should not be considered to be potential Treasure.
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-A68E7A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver modified finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The probable finger ring has been divided into three sections. Each section has been curled round to form a loop, and all three sections interlock with each other to form a sub spherical shape. The finger ring hoop is flat. Due to the interlocking nature, it is hard to determine if there is an inscription or any maker's marks on the interior of the hoop. The exterior consists of a twisted wire border both top and bottom, with a recess on the internal edge. Between the two borders is …
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-75C66F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (1680 AD to 1720 AD). It is circular, with a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: Love & Live Happy. A maker's mark is present, but is unclear, it probably contains the letters I I in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm and an internal one of 17.3 mm. It is 4.3 mm deep and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.0 g The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina. P…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penkridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2A18B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and rock crystal finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1700). The finger ring has a distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by three longitudinal V shaped grooves, the outer ones bend inwards just above a short horizontal groove. A short longitudinal groove is present just below this line. The box bezel contains a square cut pale green transparent gem. All four sides of the setting have been decorated with tongue shape indents, possibly originally infilled with white enamel. Three indents are…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-68CAA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This gold ring is formed of three interlinking hoops, the centre one flat on both sides, the two outer hoops flat on one side only; the hoops interlink at the front forming a decorative bezel. Although examples are known, puzzle rings are not common before 1700; in this case, there is no evidence to date this ring pre 1705. J Rudoe British Museum 26/01/2006
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DE8CF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.6 mm. The hoop is 4.8 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The finger ring is a mid dark brown, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-D05DF9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The finger ring is sub circular in plan, now being more of an oval shape as opposed to circular. The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. Traces of a design on the exterior are present, but too incomplete to determine the original design. The finger ring measures 18.7 mm in length, 17.5 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. The hoop is 3.7 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. The original diameter of the finger ring can not be determined due …
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D4D986
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). The finger ring has a flattened D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: .I . LIKE . MY . CHOYSE ... . No maker's mark is present. Small diagonal dashes are present between each word, with three diagonal dashes at the end. Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 5.1 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. The ring currently has a lengt…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythe Bridge area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-96536D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. No evidence of either external decoration or an internal inscription is present. The finger ring has an external diameter of 24.0 mm, and an internal one of 18.9 mm. It is 5.1 mm wide. The ring is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in …
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A04475
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Late Medieval to Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700) The hoop has a circular cross section. The shoulders have been decorated with three transverse grooves. The bezel is split into two strands, and expands into an diamond shape. At the centre of each strand is a setting for a gem or paste stone (now missing). One side of the bezel is covered with corrosion products, obscuring slightly the other setting. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.7 mm, and an internal one of 18.8 mm. It is 1.8 mm wide. The ring is 1.…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9E7C34
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring, of mid 19th Century dating. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band is plain. Hallmarks and a maker's mark are present on the inside of the finger ring. The hallmarks consist of a lion rampart, an anchor, the date letter and a duty mark. The date letter is unclear but probably a D in a square cartouch with cut corners. The maker's mark consists of the initials W F. The marks identify it as being made in Birmingham, between AD 1828 and AD 1829, by goldsmith William Fowke. It has an external diameter of…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-11E732
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th Century. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in section. The exterior of the band has been decorated with a black letter inscription of three words, separated by a three petalled leaf. The inscription reads 'tout mon + ceur' ('All my heart'). Keying marks are present behind the inscription and foliate spacers, suggesting that the finger ring may have previously been enamelled. No inscription or maker's mark is present on the interior surface. The finger ring is a mid-yellow colour. Dimensions: I…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D2FF42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th or 16th Century. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band has been decorated with a repeating design consisting of a a four petalled flower within a diamond cartouche. A small incised cross is present at the centre of the flower design. Small crosses are present at the centre of the triangles separating each flower design. The interior of the band has an incised latin inscription, in lower case black letter script, reading: mens immota manet (translated: th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D26B47
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of a small section of the hoop. It consists of a strip of silver with a rectangular section. Borders are present along the upper and lower edges, consisting of a double raised ridge. It is broken at each end. A stamped diamond pattern is present along the centre of the strip, between the borders. The inside surface is plain. No maker's mark is present. It measures 11.41 mm in length, 7.69 mm wide and 1.15 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4ECE42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold possible finger ring, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The possible finger ring is rectangular in section and would have originally been circular in plan. It is now sub oval in plan. The hoop has been decorated with eight circular pits (now full of soil), that may have originally held something. Each pit has a diameter of 1.5 mm. Multiple vertical filemarks are present on the interior surface of the ring. The original diameter of the ring can not be determined due to it being misshapen. It now measures 21.42 mm in length, 17.43 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handsacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-565CB5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold mourning ring of openwork construction: a plain inner band with an applied hollow pierced and engraved hoop forming four lobes. The inner band inscribed inside in lower case script: 'Death hath surpris'd my cheifest Jewell T H' with a maker's mark L above W in a circular cartouche. The hollow cavity almost certainly intended to contain plaited hair, echoed in the design of the ring with its engraved 'plaits'. The unusual design consists of an openwork diamond / lozenge flanked by a double vertical incised line. On either side of these vertical lines, two diagonal foliate desig…
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newcastle Under Lyme', grid reference and parish protected.