Record ID: NMGW-9F38B2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt ring in the form of a broad band with single beaded edges. The inner face is engraved with legend LEVE +TO +DYE ♣ in Roman capitals, with crosslets between words, and a trefoil at the end. The hoop, which has a fracture across it, has an internal diameter of 18.6mm. Weight 5.1g. Approx. metal content: silver, 98%; copper, 2%. The ring has a form and style of lettering typical of a 17th-century date. The inscription may be compared to mottoes such as 'Lets live & die in unity', 'Thee and i will louers die', 'thinke on me;' (Dalton 1912, nos 1234, 1300, 1302). The sty…
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 9th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-DCCAC4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring, possibly dating from the 17th to 18th Centuary AD. The Ring is a sold band, circular in plan and 'D' shaped in section. The words FEARE GOD are incribed on the inside of the bands. The ring is 18.6mm in diametre, 5.2mm wide, 1.4mm thick and wieghs 4.7g. Possible treasure case 2009 T39.
Created on: Monday 26th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-823F87
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring, with a wide D-shaped section. There are no markings on the interior. The bezel is rectangular and has the letters Z, B, and A in relief, a fourth letter is illegible. The copper alloy is a mid reddish-brown colour. This ring most probably dates to the post-medieval period.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-9A96E6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Silver bezel of a finger ring containing an orangey-red, cornelian, intaglio. The edge of the bezel is decorated by a line of triangles running round its bottom edge and the back by an engraved floral pattern. The intaglio depicts a winged male figure, probably Cupid, a large bunch of grapes and an animal, probably a hare. The intaglio would appear to be Roman, depicting Cupid, a bunch of grapes and a hare. The same combination can be seen on an intaglio from Bath (Henig 1978, 200 no.113) where cupid is holding a bunch of grapes and a hare is jumping up to reach it. On the present int…
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-C32A85
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy finger-ring of probable eighteenth or nineteenth century date (AD 1700 – AD 1900). Outer diameter: 22.0mm; width: 5.7mm. Weight: 4.15g. The outer face of the hoop is decorated with nine panels of two different alternating flower motifs. However, at the soldered join two of the same motifs abut. The join is not visible on the outer face of the hoop but is crude and easily visible on the inside. There is no indication of any surface treatment. A patina has not survived and the surface colour of the metal is dull reddish brown. There are areas of loose li…
Created on: Friday 6th February 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-195C52
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Small gold ring with a d-shaped hoop. Inscribed on the inside "Thy light is my delight". There are very small traces of black enamelling present within the lettering. The style of the lettering is consistent with 17th century rings of this type. Posy rings were also used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer.
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury On Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-19A336
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt Post-Medieval posy-ring The ring is formed of a board flat band with exterior ridges in relief top and bottom, in between in the inscription + HART x BE x TRU. The ring is gilt, this has been worn off on the extremities. Date: Late 16th century Early 17th century
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-1B3252
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold mourning ring with a d-shaped hoop. Inscribed to the inside 'Die to live eternally'; this is followed by a maker's mark - 'R' within an irregularly-shaped shield punch. The outside has been engraved with three skulls within oval borders; these are set at regular intervals around the band. Between these skulls is a pattern comprised of a cross-shaped centre with ornate terminals. Scrollwork flows from the crosses. Mourning rings were usually made in memory of a recently deceased relation. Often money was left in wills with which to have a ring commissioned for this purpose. The ma…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hartpury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2B9B83
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger ring. Shallow 'D' sectioned band expanding smoothly to rectangular bezel consisting of a central lozengiform panel engraved AI surrounded by four triangular facets each engraved with a triangle filled with horizontal lines. The shoulders are engraved with lozengiform fans. 18th century The style of the lettering and the shape of the bezel are more consistent with a dating to 18th century. In the absence of any marks or other distinguishing features, this ring is not classed as Treasure. External diameter 20mm, internal diameter 18mm. Weighing 2.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emneth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2C5DA4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger ring. Circular sectioned band now slightly distorted, soldered to a separate openwork bezel in the form of a knot decorated with filigree. Gilded. Similar to a example larger and more elaborate mid 17th century example with internal inscription in Oman (1974, plate 59, f). 16th - 17th century. Internal 21 x 17mm, external 25 x 20mm, bezel 12 x 17.5mm. Weighing 1.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emneth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2C9E06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
17th Century gold posy ring. Band consisting externally of ten circular bosses with corded borders. Between each boss on both sides of the band are smaller round knops. The flat internal surface is inscribed 'God gives in crease to Loue and peace'. The 's' of crease is very elongated and almost in the form of an f missing the cross bar. The tail of the letter 'p' extends backwards to underline the last two letters of 'and'. See Oman (1974, plate 58 c) for a very similar example with a different inscription. The style of the lettering is consistent for the 17th century. The British Mus…
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dereham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3FD673
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
2007 T18: gold posy ring This tiny ring must have been intended for a child or young girl. Formed of a thin gold band it is inscribed inside in lower case: 'A frinds Gift'. In the absence of maker's mark or other distinguishing feature there is not enough evidence to date this pre-1707 therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-411415
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Enamelled gold finger-ring in the form of a belt and buckle inscribed on the inner face TOVT + PAR + AMOVR + ("all through love") The slightly distorted hoop, i.e. the belt, is formed from two strips and is decorated with running vine scroll, except beyond the buckle where four pin holes are represented by double concentric rings separated by transverse lines. The buckle is shown as double-looped with pointed outside edges and large lobes at both ends of the bar. The belt, having passed through the buckle, is folded over and tucked under itself. The rounded end is decorated with a mot…
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edgefield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-82B904
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold mourning finger ring, dating to AD 1676. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section. Curator's report: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring This small gold ring is inscribed inside in lower case 'RW Esqr ob 9 Dec 76' with maker's mark IP above a pellet in a shield. Skull inscribed on outer of band. Date: 1676 Discussion: This is a typical mourning ring of the late 17th century. The maker's mark does not appear on any of the BM rings and has not been identified. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious meta…
Created on: Sunday 15th February 2009
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-AAC537
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy finger-ring, probably dating to the 17th or 18th century. The finger-ring is constructed from a strip of copper alloy with a D-shaped cross-section, with the ends soldered together to form the ring. On the internal surface there are traces of gilding, suggesting this ring was originally completely gilded. The shape is now slightly distorted. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.41mm; weight: 0.93g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-BE8630
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post medieval gold posy finger ring. The slightly squashed D-shaped hoop is chased with scrolls on the exterior. The inside of the hoop has an inscription engraved which reads 'IN TEMPORE CAVE' ('BEWARE OF TIME') and is framed by stars. The words are divided by crosses and after the final word there is a scroll.
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-C03327
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold puzzle ring in the form of two linked rings, now distorted, of square section, each with a twist at one point where there are also signs of wear. This is almost certainly a puzzle ring, usually formed of multiple hoops, secured with a central twist, often forming the bezel. A puzzle ring with only two hoops is unusual, but given the damage is is possible that the ring is not complete. Original internal diameter of each ring c. 20mm. Section 1 x 1mm. Such rings were made from the 17th century to the 19th century and in the absence of any marks or other distinguishing features…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fring', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D21D31
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2009 T85: Sent to inquest and valuation but museum unable to acquire, returned to finder. Treasure report: Date: Late 16th - Early 17th Century. Post-Medieval gold posy ring with plain exterior. The ring is D-shaped in section with an inscription on the inside of the hoop: + I LIKE MY CHOYCE (followed by a makers mark, resembling a fleur-de-lys). Diameter: 20mm Width of band: 6mm Weight: 4.7g Variations of this inscription are common and several are recorded in J. Evans, English posies and posy rings, Oxford, 1931, p.54. The use of capital letters suggests a late 16t…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hailsham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: CAM-D3E286
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy finger ring with traces of gilding on the surface. The object has a graduated band, thinner at the back and thicker at the front, up to a square, flat bezel. The band either side of the bezel is decorated with horizontal parallel lines and a pattern of triangles. Diameter: 21.38mm; thickness: 1.07mm; weight: 2.70g.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2009
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-ED9944
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
16th or early 17th century fragment of a personal silver signet ring comprising the front half of the ring only; the back part of the hoop is missing. The circular bezel has a dotted border and is engraved with the letter "W" surrounded by small pellet-shaped punches.
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Wiltshire', grid reference and parish protected.