Record ID: LANCUM-3CF2C0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2012 T328 Findspot: Penrith, Cumbria Date: 16th - 17th Century. PAS ID: LANCUM-3CF2C0 Description: thin gold posy ring, a narrow band, engraved on the inside in capitals: KEPE FAITH TILL DEATH. This has remains of black enamel in the inscription. Discussion: Height: 3.5 mm Diameter: 19.5 mm Weight: 2.16 g 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 Gold posy ring
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-91A6D7
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a gold necklace or pendant of Post-medieval date. It is spherical in form, although it is flattened on one side and the is broken towards the middle, most likely due to post-depositional damage. It has a narrow collar at the top of the ball which then flares into a flat top which has an integrally cast circular pendant loop which is flat in section. The spherical surface is decorated with a series of lines running vertically down the surface. It measures 9.72mm in diameter, 12.93mm in surviving height and weighs 0.68g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FFF5C0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A nearly complete gold object, perhaps a decorative button from a hat or dress, dating to the late medieval or early post-medieval period. It is formed in the shape of a delicate flower with recessed cells representing different segments of the flower. It has six large petals and a large circular centre with a centre-point and a small piece of coiled gold filigree (perhaps cannetille) around its circumference. In between each petal would have been a small sub-triangular piece of gold foil, probably representing foliage; only four of these remain, while the others have broken off. In t…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thakeham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-D67CD3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold posy ring with a D-shaped hoop. Inscribed on the inside is "Hearts content cannot repent". When engraved hearts was misspelt as heats, the engraver realising their mistake added a small 'r' above the a and t.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-591475
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly bent gold pin. The shaft is a flattish oval in section and tapers from 3.14mm to 1.49mm at the point. The broad end is finished with a simple knop. Below this is a round hole 1.5mm in diameter and an oblong hole 8.50mm long by 1.10mm. 5.12mm further down is a slightly smudged makers mark, stamped onto the metal, in the form of two letters possibly G over W (GW). (This is similar to two other bodkins, made of silver, from Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes: BUC-6A6E01 and BUC-72A544) The pin is otherwise undecorated. This type of headdress pin, (sometimes referred to as a bo…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wing area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD9A65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2012 T238, Post Medieval gold ring. Date: 17th - 18th Century Description: Gold posy ring, thin flat band with inscription on internal band: god gives increase to love and peace. Traces of a possible maker's mark. Dimensions: Weight: 1.9g, Diameter (at widest): 18.85mm, Width: 3.30mm, Thickness: 0.57mm Discussion: In the absence of a datable maker's mark we cannot date this pre-1712. The ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 and it as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe BritishMuseum
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as '"Earls Cone Area, Essex"', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-06F0F4
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold clasp.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-3299E6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T246 Date: 17th - 18th Century Description: gold posy ring, large heavy D-shaped, with inscription engraved in lower case on inside: As I expect soe let me find A faithfull friend and a constant mind Stamped with maker's mark BA in capitals in a rectangle, this mark does not appear on any ring in the British Museum and has not so far been identified. Dimensions: Weight: 7.4g, Diameter: 22.11mm, Width: 4.40mm, Thickness: 1.94mm Discussion: Joan Evans records a version of this inscription with heart instead of friend, in books of lov…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8970C6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T167. A complete gold posy ring of post-medieval date. The hoop of the ring has been distorted due to its deposition but will have been circular with a narrow D-shaped section. The exterior surface of the hoop is undecorated and the interior is inscribed with the phrase "Patience is a vertue" in italic script. Dimensions: Weight: 1.17 grams. 22.5mm x 2.6mm x 0.7mm. Discussion: In the absence of any datable maker's mark we cannot confirm that this is pre-1712 and as such the item does not qualify as Treasure. Reference: No finger rings with matching inscri…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halsam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-879D84
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-Medieval gold posy finger-ring (c. 1600-c. 1750 AD). Treasure case no. 2012 T189 (not Treasure). The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and plain on the outside. An inscription on the inside reads: 'I Like my choyce' The letters I and L are capitals and the remaining letters are in lower case. A small punched dot forms an initial mark. 21.47mm (outer diameter); 6.41mm (width); 1.73mm (thickness). Weight: 7.64g. For comparisons see: Treasure Annual Report 2003, fig. 257, Treasure no. 2003 T138 for a silver-gilt example bearing the inscription: I LIKe M…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0E7527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold Guinea of Queen Anne (1702-1714) dated / struck in 1713. Obv: Draped bust of Queen Anne (third issue/ bust) facing left ANNA DEI GRATIA Rev: Crowned cruciform of shields, sceptres in angles MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG 1713 Edge: Milled Weight 8.19 grams, Diameter: 18.91mm, Die Axis 6 Condition: Fine / slightly worn- one edge bent Reference: Seaby: 3574 This coin was found near to another coin; a Guinea of George I (see record: HESH-0DEFC1). They were reported as potential treasure / treasure trove by the finder. However, there was not enough evidence to suggest t…
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0DEFC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold Guinea of George I (1714-1727) dated / struck in 1719. Obv: Head of George I (fourth issue) laureate crowned facing right GEORGIVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX F D Rev: Crowned cruciform of shields, sceptres in angles BRVN ET L DVXS R I A TH ET EL 1719 Edge: Milled Weight 8.22 grams, Diameter: 18.57mm, Die Axis 6 Condition: Fine / slightly worn Reference: Seaby: 3631 This coin was found near to another coin; a Guinea of Queen Anne (see record: HESH-0E7527). They were reported as potential treasure / treasure trove by the finder. However, there was not enough evi…
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-679ED4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval gold ring, probably French or German, rather than English. Deep rectangular clasp in the shape of bird's talons; stone missing. The outside of the ring is decorated with a cable pattern. The bottom section of the ring is broken. Dimensions and metal content: Height: 22 mm; width: 18 mm; diameter: 7 mm; specific gravity: 17.21 (close to 22 ct gold).
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: KENT-651715
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold ring set with glass stone
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swalecliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6348D1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2012 T170 Post Medieval to Modern gold button Description: Cast gold circular domed button with flower design. There is a central circular boss with stippled effect, surrounded by 14 elongated petals which are recessed and contain traces of an inlay, which appears to be red in colour. The reverse of the button is slightly hollowed and has a central circular suspension loop. It is 15.10mm in diameter and weighs 2.73 grams. Discussion: It is similar in design to a copper alloy button, recorded on the PAS database as LANCUM-C7E331 which is dated to the 17th Century. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-611738
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold 'fede' or faith ring, in the form of hands clasped over a heart, inscribed A friends guift, with maker's mark, DY, stamped inside the hoop (found 2000; on examination at British Museum found to be 18th or 19th century in date and thus unlikely to qualify as treasure; returned to finder)
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DEV-A95C53
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Description: small gold ring, the shoulders expanding towards the bezel in the centre, set with a blue stone or glass. Discussion: The form of the ring indicates a date in the 19th Century. Dimensions: Diameter 19 mm Weight: 3.73 g The find dates to later than 1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe The British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-38B896
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval gold posy finger ring, 19mm in diameter, 3mm wide and 1mm thick. The ring is in fair condition and weighs 1.62grams. The ring has a D shaped band and is decorated on two thirds of its outer surface. The central motif is a heart (with traces of black enamel) being clasped by two cuffed hands. Flanking this on both sides is a terminal consisting of a raised lozenge, a chevron and a pointed oval. There are traces of enamel in pale blue red and a greyish colour over all of the decoration. The inner surface is isncribed with 'favour my affection'. Similar heart and hand motif…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-FB29D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval gold memento mori finger ring dated 1677. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section and it is decorated with an engraved skull in part profile. There are traces of black enamel surviving in some of the engraved lines. The inscription on the internal surface reads: "Remember E : H ob.t 16 9br : 77". There is also a maker's mark - a rectangular stamp reading "RM". Dimensions: diameter: 19.94mm; width: 3.92mm; thickness: 1.09mm; weight: 2.68g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-FA2225
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T74: Post Medieval finger ring Date: Post Medieval Description: Post Medieval gold finger ring. The band is slightly distorted and has a shallow 'D' shaped cross section. The inside is inscribed with "Love as' I or else I die" followed by the makers mark JC within a rectangle. The ring is 20.50mm by 19.29mm in diameter, is 3.70mm wide and 1.13mm thick. It weighs 3.25 grams. Discussion: A ring with a similar inscription ' . . . v Love I til I die' was recorded as 2009T422 (LON-3EFD56 on the PAS database) with the comments: This may be a version of inscriptions …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.