Record ID: KENT-690E25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval gold finger-ring of late 17th century date. The ring has an oval bezel (9.5mm x 8.6mm) which is set with a faceted rock-crystal beneath which are traces of a gold monogram representing the initials of the deceased on plain black to Grey background. The monogram is faded, off center and difficult to read. Black enamel survives in the floral decoration on the shoulders and in the oblong cells decorating the underside of the bezel; each of these cells has a white enamel dot at the base. The rings hoop is D shaped in section, 1.28mm thick and has been bent out of shape. …
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B71606
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval gold finger ring of 16th to 17th century date. The ring is decorated with a geometric grid pattern on the exterior containing significant remains of white enamel. Each square in the grid is appox 0.9mm wide. An inscription runs around the interior of the ring which appears to be in French ˜+PRENE + EN + GRE+". The inscription retains much of the original black enamel. The inscription may be translated "Accept this willingly". Dimensions: The ring is 15.3mm in diameter, 3.0mm wide, 1.0mm thick and weighs 1.32 grams. Discussion: A very similar ring can be seen on th…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Headcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6F5CBC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stamped Post Medieval copper alloy finger ring, dating to the late 17th - 19th century. Description: The finger ring comprises a decorated band with a D-shaped cross-section. The decoration, all in counter-relief, comprises a repeated design of four eight petalled flowers or sunbursts between vertical bars, separated by other curls. These design elements in counter relief create cells that may have contained enamel as on LON-A11C97 which has traces of enamel remaining within in the cells creating a champlevé design. There is a break in the band which is closed and sealed using s…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: KENT-382D2E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, gold, posy finger ring probably dating to the Post-Medieval Period (AD 1600-1700). Description:The plain band is D shaped in cross section with a flat inner surface and convex outer surface. It has an engraved inscription on the inside of the band in lower case, italic letters reading Gods providence is our inheritance. This is followed by a stamped makers mark, the letter Y set within a square panel. The ring has a number of dents around its edges. Measurements: Diameter: 25.80mm; Width of band: 3.96mm; Thickness of band; 2.13mm; Weight: 9.22g. Discussio…
Created on: Friday 14th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8BED3B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but heavily worn gilt-silver posie/posy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date, c.16th century. Description: The ring has an evenly well-formed band, D-shaped cross section. The interior circumference has an incised inscription typical of the type, in block capitals, it reads '+VERTV PASETH RICHES'. The initial mark is indeterminate. The exterior surface of the ring is undecorated with some evidence of heavy wear, gilding remains only on the inner band. There is break in the band halfway around which was filled with dirt on its discovery. Measurements: 25.06mm in diameter…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4FF331
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Post-Medieval silver finger-ring with a plain outer hoop. The inner hoop bears the inscription 'MY = HART = YOU = HAVE' in upper-case letters. There are a series of decorative horizontal lines in between the words of the inscription. The ring is formed from a single band which does not join. Dimensions: Weight: 2.6 g, Diameter: 22.3 mm Discussion: A similar finger-ring with the upper-case inscription 'MY HART YOV HAVE' can be found at SOM-914708 (2013 T76) and was dated to 16th to 17th century. Conclusion: This object is made from at least 10% precious metal an…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
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Record ID: KENT-4C9807
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy finger ring hammered out from a coin. D-sectioned ring with cast inscription within beaded borders in relief on inner face: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR (the date is obscured by corrosion). The coin would date to 1852-1870. The ring is 21.95mm in diameter and 5.15mm wide. It weighs 1.9g. This is possibly similar to NMS-9B3544 but unfortunately there is no image yet.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7B6678
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy 17th century finger ring. The outer surface is decorated as if it were a leather belt, with a buckle and strap end, the decoration is stylised foliage. The profile it is rectangular and the edges flat. width: 9.2mm, dia.:20.1mm, thickness: 1.7mm weight:4.9g
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-41770D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Post Medieval posy/posie finger ring, probably of 17th century date. Description: The plain band is D shaped in cross section and has an inscription on the inside of thend reading: 'As god hath apoynted I am contented'. This is followed by a marriage Tri-gram; a letter R over the letters NA. The lettering has lots of long sweeping elements particularly for the p, y and I. The band remains clean and barely worn or nicked. Measurements: Diameter: 25.01mm; Thickness: 1.94mm: Weight: 10.81g Discussion: Posie or posy rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 1…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-441AB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, cast, gold signet ring with octagonal bezel dating to the early Post Medieval Period, (AD 1500-1800). Description: The ring consists of a plain band, D-shaped in cross section, with a flat octagonal bezel. The bezel is engraved with a Monogram 'L', with a crown above and flanked with a pair of flowers on each side. The outer edge of the bezel is decorated with a continuous stamped border of sub-rectangular indentations. The ring is in very good condition. Measurements: Diameter: 24.95mm; Thickness of band: 2.85mm; Width of Bezel:9.89mm; Length of Bezel: 11.27mm; …
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tunbridge Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-925923
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie or posy' dating to the 17th century. The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case though proceeded by a set of initials in poorly executed scratched block capitals and reads 'PT - love in her is my defier’. The band shows some abrasion with small nicks around the loop and the entire circumference is slightly warped, Measurements: 18.68mm long, 15.04mm wide, band is 1.15mm thick and 2.15g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posy rings we…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-342BA7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Post Medieval gold Puzzle fede-ring ring of 17th - 18th century date . The ring is made up of three bands of gold; one beaded on either side of which is a plan band. All three are interlaced at the back. The bezel is attached to the center beaded band and is in the form of two clasped hands. The ring is 21.1mm in diameter, 3.8mm wide, 1.1mm thick and weighs 3.83 grams. Similar example of Puzzle fede-rings can be seen in the British Museum collections: AF.1157/Dalton 1912 1074. As the ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 it falls outside the remit of the Treasure Act.
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'OLD ROMNEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A04263
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ring, probably dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The ring has a rectangular cross section and is squashed in together in plan. The inner face is flat and the outer surface has raised incised decoration in the form of a foliate and rope work designs. The ring is 6.4mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 2.11 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darenth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B945A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval gold posy ring with plain exterior, squashed, slightly rounded in section. The ring is inscribed on the inner band: + TOVT IOVRS LOIALL (French inscription, meaning 'ever faithful') Date: 16th - 17th century Dimensions: Diameter: (max) 22.57mm Band Width: 3.37mm Band Thickness: 0.93mm Weight: 2.7g Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe The British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Chart', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC941A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn cast silver inscribed finger-ring or 'posie' dating to the 17th or 18th centuries. Description: The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped in cross-section and has a transverse break. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads 'This for a kiss'. The ring has substantial black silver oxidisation on its' internal circumference. Measurements: 17.62mm in diameter, 2.8mm thick, band is 1.27mm thick and 0.97g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often i…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC971A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posie/posey Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date, c.17th century. Description: The ring has an evenly well-formed band, D-shaped cross section. The interior circumference has an incised inscription typical of the type, in lower case lettering although not cursive, it reads 'I joy to find a constant mind'. The exterior surface of the ring is undecorated with only minor abrasions caused by post-depositional processes. Measurements: 20.98mm in diameter, 5.83mm thick (band 1.73mm thick) and 4.8g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posey rings were a popular form of finge…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E52DE7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Small gold engraved finger ring, dating to the 17th century. Description: The ring is formed by a thin gold band, D-shaped in cross-section and engraved with two pairs of hands in lace cuffs holding a heart between them with additional floral? detail on the sleeves. On the inside is inscribed in lower case italics is the inscription 'As faithfull as freindly' and an indecipherable mark. The loop remains in good shape with little distortion. Measurements: Diameter 17mm, Thickness: 3mm and Weight: 2.16g Discussion: Posie rings with lower case inscriptions are generally though…
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F5292E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval gold finger-ring of likely 18th -19th century in date. Description: The ring is thin and has a band that is D-section. Inscribed in lower case on the inside: "In love abide till death divide", then more crudely incised with initials ES. Dimensions: 21mm in diameter,, 4mm thick and weight 5.8g Discussion: The use of lower case lettering and its thin band suggests a 18th century date. Thus the find cannot be safely dated before 1716 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2017
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Record ID: KENT-9CDF6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hihgly worn Post-Medieval gold finger-ring. Description: The ring is formed from a very thin hoop, convex in section with an inner angular ridge and rounded outer edge. The innermost ridge engraved with a saying, motto or message in lower case but very worn and partially cut away so is only to be partly legible but does read 'God above increase our love'. The outside of the hoop is undeccorated. The hoop is now roughly ovoid due to post-depositional damage. Measurements: 22.18mm x 20.48mm, 2.58mm wide, 1.59mm thick and 2.87g in weight Discussion: The use of lower case lette…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2017
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Record ID: KENT-BA1C33
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (c.1600-1800) copper-alloy finger-ring with engraved bezel The ring has a flat wide rectangular engraved bezel with very small tirangular shoulders with engraved decoration extending from the bezel onto the shoulders. The decoration takes the form of a central diamond design which has been highly worn and is no longer clear. The diamond is flanked on both sides by three opposing ferns, two opposed vertical and one horizontal. The horizontal fern has stem and leaf decoraiton formed on the shoulder. The ring is a dark brown colour with some light cream spots. Measu…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.