Record ID: DUR-B7B181
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Posie or Posy finger ring, with plain band and interior Roman script ' inscription, dating to the mid post-medieval period (c. AD1600-1700). The ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: 'In the my Choyce I doe rejoyce' (In thee my choice I do rejoice) in italic lettering, prefixed by the letter 'H'. Discussion: The inscription is listed in Evans (1931, 60) with the correct spelling of 'thee', and a number of similar plain gold band rings with the inscription are held in the British Museum…
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Coniscliffe area', grid reference and parish protected.