Record ID: ESS-AD1C00
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete gold finger ring. The ring takes the form of a simple band. The hoop of the ring is flat in section and is of equal width and thickness for its circumference. On the outer face of the hoop is an engraved inscription, now partial due to wear. It reads +PVR [?] VOSTR[E].........[S]ENS SV??[ST].......??[MARIA monogram ?] There are no traces of enamel. The hoop is now distorted. The external diameter of the hoop is 24.26mm lengthways and 2.65mm across the narrower diameter. The hoop is 2.42mm wide and 0.74mm thick. It weighs 1.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-00ED32
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Number: 2006 T447. Post Medieval gold mourning ring dated to 1674. The band is simple, with a small engraving of a skull on the exterior. The interior is inscribed in lower case script: 'E : Kinsman obijt 28 Maij 74. o. y. en', with maker's mark GW in a rectangular shield. The hoop has an external diameter of 17.31mm, an internal diameter of 14.65mm, is 3.48mm wide, 1.11mm thick and weighs 2.51g. This is a characteristic type of the period, though the spelling of 'obijt' and Maij' is unusual, and the interpretation of the letters that appear after the date is unclear. T…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Essex', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-010B24
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete silver ring. The ring takes the form of a plain D-sectioned band. To the inner surface is the inscription 'OBEY GOD'. A gold tinge to the inner surface suggests that the ring was once gilded. No traces of gilt survive to the outer surface. There are no traces of enamel to the inscription. 16th - 17th Century The hoop has an external diameter of 23.44mm, is 5.18mm wide and 1.66mm thick. The ring weighs 4.65g. A similar ring (with a different inscription) can be seen in the Treasure Annual Report 2003, number 263.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-EDD307
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure number 2007 T639 Post Medieval gold finger ring: The ring is squashed and damaged, now a flattened oval measuring 21.67mm by 11.36mm wide. The band is 3.13mm wide, 1.42mm thick. It weighs 2.45 grams. British Museum Report: This ring is very damaged and the surface much worn. There appear to be traces of an inscription but it is not legible. It was examined by both the Medieval and Post-Medieval curators at the British Museum but neither could be certain of its date. In these circumstances it is not possible to confirm that it is more than 300 years old, and as such it fails t…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broxted CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-32C536
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2011 T201 'Colchester District', Essex Date: probably Post-Medieval; indeterminate date Description: Post-Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring fragment, comprising of part of the bezel, depicting a hand holding a rosette shown wearing a ruffled cuff. Discussion: The ring fragment has been assessed by both the Medieval and Post-Medieval curators at the British Museum, who are in agreement that the ring fragment cannot be securely dated to pre-1711, though it is probably of Post-Medieval date. The find cannot be securely dated to pre-1711 and as such falls outsid…
Created on: Friday 18th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-833234
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2011 T255 Medieval Finger Ring A medieval finger-ring with a D-sectioned hoop. The outside of the hoop has cabled decoration which alternates with bands of beading enclosing areas engraved with flowers. The ring would originally have been enamelled, but no traces of enamel remain. It is distorted and has evidence of much wear. The finger-ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century. Dimensions: length 22 mm, width 18 mm. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 5th January 2012
Created on: Friday 15th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-4BD571
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy finger ring. The hoop is incomplete. There is an elongated octaganal bezel with an unclear cast design. It is 23.96mm in diameter, the bezel is 16.47mm long, 12.43mm wide. It weighs 3.0 grams.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-3424A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A plain gold band with an inscription etched into the inside. A mourning ring. The inscription reads: R.F.29.9.97 Judy Rudoe of the British Museum explains: "Generally the omission of the first two letters of the year indicates a 17th-century date". The ring is complete, although it has suffered some post-depositional plough damage. It is D-shaped in section and was aproximately 23mm in diameter. The band is 3mm in width.
Created on: Friday 17th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-017515
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2010 T644: Post Medieval Ring Date: 1657 Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring, with pronounced central ridge on the exterior, once enamelled black. Inscribed inside in lower case ': You must follow G : M Aug: 29 - 57' (probably standing for August 29, 1657), with maker's mark B in an oval. Discussion: The mark is similar to a mark on a finger-ring in the British Museum collections: 1961,1202.143, but this mark has not been identified. Dimensions: Weight: 2.0g Diameter: 21.3mm Band Width: 3mm Thickness: 1.5mm Consequently, in terms of age and as the obj…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chigwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6A88F4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1500-1700AD) copper alloy finger ring. The ring is formed of a simple copper alloy band, with floral decoration mounded on the upper surface. There is a worn break through part of the band. It has an external diameter if 22.06mm, an internal diameter of 19.67mm and the band is 4.51mm wide, 1.27mm thick. It weighs 1.81 grams. The ring has a dull red-brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2008
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ongar CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A3DC08
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-medieval gold finger ring. The ring is inscribed inside the band: 'In Christ and thee my comfort be' followed by the maker's mark 'WF' in a rectangular shield. The ring has been damaged and the shape distorted. The lettering suggests an 18t century rather than 17th century date and this is confirmed by the maker's mark, which occurs on a ring in the BM (1961,1202.150)and is recorded in A. G. Grimwade, London Goldsmiths 1697-1837, London 1990, p. 274, as 'untraced mark no. 3877', found on items dated 1765 and 1766. The find dates to later than 1708 and as such falls …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Braintree District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-B5B846
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
16th-20th century plain gold finger-ring or decorative band Description: Complete gold ring. The hoop has a D shaped section. The ring is plain inside and out without any hallmark or maker’s mark. The interior of the hoop is not well finished or worn. Though it is probably a finger ring, the possibility remains that it is a decorative band from another, unknown object. Dimensions: External diameter: 25.47mm, Weight: 14.27g. The object contains a minimum of 10% gold, however in the absence of any marks, there is no evidence to securely date the object pre-1705. Consequently …
Created on: Sunday 20th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0B24A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval gold mourning ring. The outer band has cast decoration in the form of a skeleton lengthwise around the band. The inside of the band is inscribed IN THEE MY CHIOYCE Y DOE REIOYCE followed by the makers mark I.W. The ring is slightly misshapen. It has an external diameter or 19.03mm, an internal diameter of 15.59mm. The ring was discovered approximately 20 years ago, while gardening. Due to the date of discovery, the ring is being reported retrospectively as Treasure Trove. Under the laws in effect at that time, an item had to be believed to have been buried with the…
Created on: Thursday 24th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brentwood District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-7B4CC7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval inscribed gold finger ring. The ring has an external diameter of 22.33m and an internal diameter of 18.31mm. The band is 'D' shaped in cross section measuring 4.96mm wide and 1.70mm thick. Weight 6.61 grams. This gold finger-ring, with plain exterior and D-shaped section is inscribed inside: "God alone made us too one". There are remnants of black enamel in the lettering. The same maker's mark, JM or IM, is not identifiable in any of the standard sources but occurs on three rings in the BM: Dalton 1912, nos. 1273, 1301 and 1311. This ring has the florid lettering i…
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uttlesford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8E3BA7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1700-1900AD) cast copper alloy finger ring. The outer band is undecorated, and the inner band is inscribed LOVE LOVE, and inlaid in gold.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Helions Bumpstead CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F15137
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2010 T257. Medieval finger ring Date: 14th-15th century Date of discovery: 26 March 2010 Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal-detector. Description: A late medieval gold finger-ring, the hoop formed from a band cut to resemble a double twist. The surface of each alternate twist is textured. The ring is distorted, and has a small split at one point. Dimensions: Max diameter: 23mm. The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content. Beverley Nenk D…
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F1E6C3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T256: Modern finger ring Date: possibly late 18th Century Description: Tiny gold ring, very thin plain hoop, stamped inside with maker's mark I.S with pellet between in oblong shield and what may be a date letter. Discussion: The earliest possible mark that resembles this I.S mark in Grimwade is no. 1654 for John Spencer, entered 1739. Other similar marks are all late 18th Century. This suggests that this ring is not more than 300 years old. Dimensions: Weight: 0.8g Diameter: 14.9mm …
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BD9937
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval finger ring Description: gold posy ring, D-shaped section, plain exterior, inscribed inside 'my loue is true', with what may be an illegible maker's mark.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Roding CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8DC2D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2010 T165 Colchester District: Post Medieval Finger Ring Date: Post Medieval - 16th to 17th Century Date of Discovery: 7th March 2010 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector. Description: Cast gold finger ring with a groove around its circumference to give the impression of two bands. Each of the 'bands' is decorated with eight cast spirals, with each spiral separated by oblique lines. The recesses of the spirals contain traces of black enamel while the recesses of the oblique lines contain traces of white enamel. In its current condi…
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8E3750
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (early 19th century) gold finger ring with lozengeform bezel containing four circular recesses for missing stones. The underneath of the bezel is hollow. The shoulders have an openwork design shaped like a 'comma'. It is 18.46mm in diameter, the band is 2.11mm wide, 0.90mm thick, the bezel measures 11.18mm by 8.15mm and is 2.85mm thick. There are no hall marks on the ring.
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester Area', grid reference and parish protected.