Record ID: NMS-7376B0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late post medieval gold mourning ring without bezel, inscribed externally on five scrolls separated by volutes, the letters against a black enamel background *J:* RAYNER *OB:20* JUNE 1744 AE:48 (the *'s are actually triangular quatrefoils) Internal diameter 17mm. External diameter 20.5mm. Thickness 3mm. Weighing 4.49g. Rings of this design with external inscriptions are typical of the period after c.1740 into the reign of George III (Oman 1974, 73-4)
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swardeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2FF8A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring. The hoop has a D-shaped cross-section, and is inscribed on the flat internal face A vertuous wife preserveth life. The two 'v's are written as 'u's and the letters 'f' and 's' are elongated. There is a possible maker's mark in the form of a very worn stamped 'H' between the beginning and end of the inscription. External diameter 21mm, internal diameter 17.5mm, width of band 4.5mm. Weighing 3.8g. Inscriptions declaring that a virtuous wife preserved or comforted life, or banished strife, are frequently found on marriage or posy rings (Evans in R.E.S. 1933, 336) and…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Fakenham', 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: 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.

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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: NMS-44D8F5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval gold finger ring with a flat-sectioned hoop, complete but distorted. Externally the hoop is moulded with four quatrefoils, some of which retain white enamel, each with a pair of ridges to either side, the inner pair curved with a pointed outside edge, the outer set crescent-shaped. The spaces between have been keyed for further enamel, no trace of which now survives. Inscribed internally Though li[t]le ∙.∙ accept it. The letters are angular, almost black-letter in style, with serifs on both the c's. The 't' in litle is obscured by a fold in the hoop. Width of hoop …
Created on: Monday 17th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockwold cum Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2DBBE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold mourning ring with D-sectioned hoop and no bezel. Partly squashed. The convex outer face is decorated overall with engraved skull and foliate motifs including two octofoils. The inner face is inscribed GA ob 26 May 98 The omission of the first two letters of the date indicates that the date is 1698. The inscription is followed by a maker's mark EN (or ER: if the second letter is an N it is an unusual form). External diameter c.18mm. Width of hoop 4.5mm. Thickness 1.5mm. Weight 4.66g
Created on: Friday 28th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mulbarton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-EE2A25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold posy ring. D-shaped band inscribed internally YOVRS IN HART Roman capitals began to be used for inscriptions on posy rings from the mid 16th century, italics becoming more popular by the mid 17th century (Oman, 1974, 40 - 41). Width of band 6mm, external diameter 24mm, internal diameter 20mm. Weight 9.7g.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 18th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-F2F561
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold finger-ring or mourning ring. D-sectioned hoop without bezel. Badly distorted. An inscription on the flat inner face reads: P Mackerell 96 Prepare to Follow Date: Late 17th century, almost certainly 1696.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-9E1EF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring, now distorted. A mourning ring with a shallow D-sectioned band, decorated with a simple stylised skull with teeth, eye sockets and nasal cavity, but missing the mandible. Two tiny particles of black may be all that remains of black enamel, but thet are too small to be certain. Inscribed internally RH oB 17 ° oct 87 (RH died 17th October 1687). At the beginning of the inscription is a stamped makers mark, an H within a square, or possibly an I with wide crossbars, set obliquely. Width of band 4mm. Weight 3.04g. Date: 1687
Created on: Monday 4th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Deopham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AD7047
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Post-medieval gold mourning ring: band with inscription: + THE · END · IS · DETH between borders of triple-ribs. The style of lettering belongs to the 17th century. Internal diameter 16mm. Weighs 1.85g. Compare with serjeants rings in British Museum collections, for example AF. 1747 (dated 1577). The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Outwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS261
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
D-section gold finger-ring, inscribed on inner face with Rather die then faith denie x. Traces of black enamel in the inscription. Internal diameter 18mm. Weight 7.86g (0.253 troy ounce). On examination at the British Museum it was found to be 18th century, and thus not treasure.
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2001
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK SHIPDHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS43
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold posy ring, inscribed 'remember mee'. There are traces of black enamel left in the inscription. It is a very charming piece being so small in size, but as it is otherwise plain and bears no assay marks, it is very difficult to date with any accuracy. There is certainly no evidence to date it pre-1700, and it is most likely to be 18th century. It does not therefore fall within the Treasure remit.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK GRIMSTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-6F2545
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval gold posy-ring with broken and badly distorted D-section hoop. One broken end is crumpled, obscuring part of an inscription on the inner face: My l[ov]e is true to only you The inscription is followed by black-letter maker's marks DM or MC. The initial 'M' and the 'S' are florid in style. Late 17th or early 18th century. Width 3mm, thickness less than 1mm, internal diameter c.20mm, weight 3.1g.
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 11th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenninghall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1467
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval gold mourning ring, flattened D-sectioned hoop, internal dia.17mm, engraved stylised skull with small fragment of black enamel, within the hoop an engraved inscription reads: J Keen Serjt. At Law. ob 23 June 703 æt 55 (J Keen Sergeant at Law. Died 23rd June 1703 aged 55). Mourning rings, often of gold with black enamel inlay, were distributed as memento mori to funeral guests. Four similar examples from Norfolk have been published recently in Norfolk Archaeology (Ashley and Rogerson 1996, 42, 385-6 and Gurney 2001, 43, 707). Ident. S.J.A. 13.ix.02. The deceased must be …
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH TUDDENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS1607
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Ornamental gold finger-ring with a thin hoop with deeply engraved foliate ornament on the shoulders, once filled with enamel, and a deep rectangular box bezel with arcade pattern all round containing remains of pale blue enamel. The stone is missing and the hoop has been squashed out of shape. It weighs 1.85g. There are very close parallels for both shape and decoration among the mourning rings of the 1660s and 1670s in the British Museum. 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BAWBURGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1611
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold post-medieval posy finger-ring, broad plain band (width 7mm, internal diam.19mm) with inscription around the inner face: Rather dye then fayth denye * Weighs 9.04g, 0.32oz. The inscription, with variant spellings, is recorded by Joan Evans (English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p. 90) in a manuscript of 1596 and in Loves Garland, a compilation of posies published in 1624. Early 17th century. Compare NMS261.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK NORTH ELMHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-3BC4E7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A plain gold finger-ring formed of a D-sectioned hoop
Created on: Friday 8th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakeney', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-0CBD17
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Possiblly post-medieval gold finger ring, narrow D-sectioned band (2mm), internal dia.17mm
Created on: Tuesday 11th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shotesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS560
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold posy finger-ring, D-sectioned, bent, original internal diameter 17mm. Inscription around inside reads: 'Knitt [n']one by god alone Stamped B, Goldsmith's mark ?17th century
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK BURNHAM MARKET', grid reference and parish protected.