Record ID: LIN-8DD1A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold finger ring. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and gently widens on either shoulder to form a tall, pierced stop either side of a rectangular slot. The slot would have contained a setting or swivel, secured by a rivet through the stop on either side. The shoulders are decorated with foliage and pellets presumably representing grapes or berries. Examination under a microscope reveals traces of black and white enamel within the recesses of the foliage. The ring has been examined by Judy Rudoe, Curator, British Museum and Richard Blurton, Curator of South and S…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-43C1F0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval gold memento mori finger ring dated 1668. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section and it is decorated with an engraved skull in part profile. There is no trace of any black enamel remaining. The inscription on the internal surface reads: Alex : Cheeke obt 15 Feb 1668. There is also a maker's mark - a rectangular stamp reading "GW". Dimensions: diameter: 18.75mm; width: 3.67mm; thickness: 1.30mm; weight: 2.67g. A similar maker's mark can be found on a posy ring in the British Museum collections: 1961,1202.366. The mark is not identifiable in any of the sta…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C37465
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The bezel of a late medieval finger-ring, consisting of a heart sprouting flowers held by two hands. The remainder of the hoop is lost. These rings occur quite frequently as friendship or fede rings. The ring is silver-gilt and dates from the fifteenth or early sixteenth century. Dimensions: length 18 mm, height 8 mm. 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. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 5th May 2011
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-021A61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A silver finger ring with a D-shaped cross section which has been broken and now forms a slightly bent line rather than a circle. The outer face of the ring has decoration which was cast in the form of a repeating floral (?) motif.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sedgefield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-070AE2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring with hoop of flat D-section with upturned edges. Found in two roughly equal fragments that have been looped together and squeezed into two oval links. On the inner face an upper case inscription after a three-pointed initial mark BE TRVE INTRVE Inscription is likely to be a version of 'Be True In Heart' which occurs on a number of BM rings, e.g. Dalton no. 1130, in various spellings. The design with rim above and below also occurs on other rings of this date. Post-medieval, c. 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Costessey', 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: LON-997AB6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete ring, probably a finger ring, dating from the late 17th century. Approximately half of the ring remains. The ring comprises a broad band where the outer surface is decorated with a filigree pattern. The pattern consists of lozenges with a ring and pellet inside; each lozenge is separated by two further ring and pellets. There is a circumferential band of filigree above and below the decoration forming a border. Traces of a gold coloured layer remain in the crevasses around the filigree and on the internal surface of the ring. XRF result…
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D9DD46
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper-alloy 'seal' finger ring dating to the post-medieval period. The ring has a mis-shapen hoop and flat circular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and decorated with three grooves extending down the shoulders on either side, with three transverse grooves forming a stop. The bezel is decorated with an incised rectangle with an 'A' shaped motif in the centre. Above and below the rectangle is a 'V'-shaped motif.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E928A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval to early modern date. The ring is slightly bent out of shape and is somewhat crudely made. It has been constructed from a soldered strip of copper-alloy (brass) that has been cast with repeated floral motifs. The ring measures 22.67 mm in diameter, 4.16 mm wide, 1.72 mm thick and weighs 1.4 grams. The surface metal appears to have been highly polished.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-2B1654
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A band of copper-alloy formed from a strip of soldered metal, probably a finger ring. The ring is bent out of shape. It appears not to have had any decoration, and is fairly crude. It is worn and has a mixed patina of green and a dark purple brown. The colour of the patina is indicative of a post-medieval to modern date. It measures 22.66 mm long, 14.21 mmm wide, 5.63 mm thick and weighs 1.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
No spatial data available.

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: HAMP-688244
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed, albeit complete copper-alloy finger-ring (posy ring) of post-medieval date (17th/18th century AD). The exterior of the ring is plain and rounded, while the interior is flat; the hoop has a D-shaped cross-section. The interior bears the inscription 'I loue the' (I love thee), relatively spaced out round the hoop, and with a saltire stop at the end (cf. Evans 1931, 56). A mid-green patina survives in patches over a red-brown metal, with some traces of gilding evident. The hoop has been squashed slightly such that its plan is no longer circular. An unfiled transverse seam on …
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Saturday 16th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bighton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-295624
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy signet style ring, possibly worn over a gloved hand. The bevel which is oval in plan has a worn design that is unrecognisable and may have been intended to be a seal - the design is reminiscent of some Chinese lettering or a crude chi-ro symbol. The bezel is very worn one one edge. Signet rings and those intended to be worn over gloves may date from the 16th to 18th century. The size of this example suggests a later date.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-2BE7A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper alloy finger ring (posy ring), with a D-shaped cross-section and plain outer surface. The interior has an inscription which is mainly illegible but might possibly be: " Mery [...]XNILIOYO " Probably 16th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-413747
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver finger ring which is almost completely flattened. Both ends are broken and are uneven. It is plain on the inside with incised decoration on the outside. This consists of a line at the top and the bottom, with a floral/vegetal motif in the centre. It could be that the rest of the ring would have had an inscription on but this is now missing. Date: Late Medieval- Post Medieval- c.1400- 1600 AD Dimensions: Length 16.98mm. Width 6.01mm Weighing 0.6g . The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Tre…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cowton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-91CE62
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, possibly once gilded. The ring is of 18th century date and bears the inscription To light to requit on the inside of the band.
Created on: Monday 14th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-C015D2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy post-medieval posy ring with a D-section band and plain exterior. Inscribed on the inside is the words "Live in Love". 17th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-D394C1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete brass posy ring of post-medieval date. The ring is slightly distorted and the hoop variably worn. The exterior of the ring is plain while the interior bears the inscription 'I Love my god'. There are only a few scratches and blemishes to the exterior of the ring. The join of the hoop is connected using white metal. Brown marks on ring indicate a composition of brass rather than gold; x-ray fluorescence analysis has confirmed this.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Worthy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3B9BA6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver-gilt finger-ring formed of a band to which the bezel has been soldered. The band is rectangular in section and has been formed from a strip bent into a ring with a simple soldered joint connecting the each end of the ring to the reverse of the bezel. The bezel has broken away from both ends of the ring leaving a gap, the ends appear complete but damaged. The ends have been slightly bent inwards slightly as they no longer fit to the bezel. The outer side has simple incised decoration consisting of four lozenges alternating with five squares filled with irregularly…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Evercreech ', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-4DC98F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold and enamel posy ring dating from about AD 1550 - 1700. The hoop is D shaped in cross section and has an internal upper case inscription reading: "• YOVRS - EVER - TO • COMADE (MNSHB)". The letters MA are beneath a breve (a sign which lets the reader know letters are missing), apparently indicating a missing M and N. The last five letters are enclosed in large round brackets, looking rather like a C and a reversed C. The letters are capital and have serifs. The us are Roman Vs and there is a pellet before the start of the legend, with a possible pheon (downward…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrogate', grid reference and parish protected.