Record ID: ESS-AC7474
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Southend-on-Sea
Workflow stage: Published
Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a white metal finger ring carried out by the British Museum's Scientific Research sectionidentified the metal as pewter - an alloy of tin, lead and antimony. The alloy indicates the ring is modern. The ring weighs 5.03 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Beach', grid reference and parish protected.