Record ID: WMID-7DF459
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link of Modern dating (AD 1800 to 1900). The cuff link consists of two hollow oval cuff link elements, joined by a rectangular link. Each element has a convex (domed) upper surface and a flat lower surface, with 'blow' holes from the casting process. The rectangular link has rounded corners and is made from circular sectioned silver wire. Each cuff link element measures 11.5 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. The link measures 10.6 mm in length. 5.4 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. All together they weigh 2.3 g. The cuff links are a mid grey col…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-39B033
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver modern finger ring dating to circa AD 1800-1900. The ring is circular in plan and formed from a machine pressed band with a repeating pattern of a six petalled flower in light relief. A flat heart bezel is attached to the band. This has now been bent and distorted. On the inside of the band at the reverse of the flowers are seen as concave circular indentations. The band is silver in colour and the heart is a bronze colour. Dimensions: The finger ring measures 21.5 mm in diameter, the band measures 0.94 mm in thickness and weighs 0.84 grams. Discussion: The fi…
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Timberhonger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-80F987
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold gem set finger ring. The hoop is flat and narrow, 2.2 mm wide. No marks are visible on the interior of the hoop. The exterior has been decorated with a repeating scrolling foliage pattern. The shoulders start with a downwards pointed triangle, before creating an open trefoil shape. This extends into a circular collar beneath the bezel. The bezel has been made from a separate piece and welded onto the collar, and fixed at the shoulder joints by a stylised feather shape. The bezel contains the settings for eleven stones in a cruciform pattern. Six purple …
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E6E061
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a hallmark on the inside of the band depicting 'WU'. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe (pers. comm. 2019) has also stated that in the absence of identifiable maker's marks, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1719. Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the obj…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D7969B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cuff link element of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The cuff link is rectangular in shape, with bevelled edges and rounded corners. The reverse is undecorated, with a semi circular loop positioned centrally. A rectangular chain loop, made from one piece of wire is still situated in the attachment loop. The front of the cuff link has been decorated. It takes the shape of a rectangular cartouche, with a border of an thin engraved line with frequent small outward pointing triangular notches positioned along it. Inside this, each corner has a raised triangular area. …
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 4th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-057957
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold posy ring, dating to circa AD 1700-1800. The ring is D shaped in section with a flat inner side and rounded outer hoop. The inscription on the inner band reads 'What's sent frendly accept kindly' all in italics. The 'I' I is noted as missing from friendly in the inscription. The outer hoop is decorated with a continuous 'S' form which forms crenelated edges on the upper and lower band. Between the 'S' forms are small annulets, seven of these contain a small white gem or paste and the others are now empty and missing the setting. Some areas of green enamel survive …
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pattingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-19C46F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link element, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1720s to AD 1800s). The cuff link element was originally circular in shape with a flattened looped shank and a concave back. It is now sub circular. The edge of the element is formed by the upper edge being folded over at a right angle. There is fine engraving on the upper surface of the cufflink. In the centre, is a rose with an annulet centre and eight trifolitate petals. Around the edge of the cufflink, is a circular border of a repeating ring and dot design. The imprint of the stamped border c…
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C22F68
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete composite gold Earring of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The ear ring comprises two separate parts: a pendant / decorative element and the wire section to suspend it from the ear. The wire part consists of a circular sectioned recurved piece of wire, terminating in an globular knop. The wire has a diameter of 0.83 mm. The pendant / decorative element comprises a circular openwork disc. At the centre of the disc, a coil of twisted gold wire is present, in a squashed domed shape. Radiating out from this centre are twelve heart shaped petals, …
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D2FF42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th or 16th Century. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band has been decorated with a repeating design consisting of a a four petalled flower within a diamond cartouche. A small incised cross is present at the centre of the flower design. Small crosses are present at the centre of the triangles separating each flower design. The interior of the band has an incised latin inscription, in lower case black letter script, reading: mens immota manet (translated: th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4ECE42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold possible finger ring, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The possible finger ring is rectangular in section and would have originally been circular in plan. It is now sub oval in plan. The hoop has been decorated with eight circular pits (now full of soil), that may have originally held something. Each pit has a diameter of 1.5 mm. Multiple vertical filemarks are present on the interior surface of the ring. The original diameter of the ring can not be determined due to it being misshapen. It now measures 21.42 mm in length, 17.43 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handsacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A20C57
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold mourning ring, of 18th Century dating. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with an elaborate floral design involving thistles and a sunflower. A skull is present as part of the design. Traces of black enamel are present within the recesses of the design. The interior bears the following inscription: 'Prepare to Follow Da: R B'. A makers mark is present, bearing the letters ?MR in a square cartouche. The ring has an external diameter of 22.12 mm and an internal diameter of 18.42 mm. The hoop meas…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A11376
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but squashed, cast gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th centuries AD). The hoop is rectangular in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with a geometric pattern of lozenges and circles. Inside each lozenge or circle is a small petalled flower. Inscribed inside, in capitals: FORGIT x ME x NEVER + Discussion: See 1856,0701.2706 in British Museum collections for comparison, dated 16th - 17th Century. Dimensions: Weight: 2.1g Diameter(at thickest): 24.90mm Width: 4.61mm Thickness: 0.90mm This find has been disclaimed foll…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C2A201
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small Post-Medieval gold posy ring the exterior engraved and enamelled with a series of hearts amongst foliage with traces of white, green and yellow enamel. Inscribed inside in lower case A friendly pleadge . Discussion: The small size indicates that this was worn by a young woman. The inscription is not recorded by Joan Evans but similar ones eg, a friendly gift are recorded from the late 16th Century. Judy Rudoe The British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-95D666
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver finger-ring; clasped hands with a wreathed hoop which decreases in width towards the back. Clean break in ring band. Discussion: The graduation of the band suggests a post-1711 date. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.92mm Bezel width: 5.38mm Minimum band width: 3.16mm Band thickness: 1.63mm The find dates to later than 1711 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9318D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval gold momento mori ring; the bezel in the form of an incurved hexagon containing in the centre a white enamel skull; enamel perfect. Surrounded by the inscription DIE TO LIVE and foliate motifs in the corner of the hexagon, enamelled black, at the top of the hexagon is a double cross. Band of the ring is a thin hoop with scrolled shoulders. traces of white enamel remain on the shoulders and blue and green enamel on the scrolls. The hoop slightly squashed but this is a fine example of this type of ring. Dimensions: Weight: 3.1g Band width: 2.04mm Band thickness: 1.53mm …
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-5A2DD5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2011 T655 PAS ID: WMID-5A2DD5 Findspot: 'Stafford Area', Staffordshire Date: 17th - 18th Century Description: Post-Medieval gold posy ring, shaped in a series of ovals, traces of enamel including blue and black on exterior of ring. Inscribed on the interior: I joy in one but enjoy in none Dimensions: Weight: 0.9g Max diameter: 15.79mm Max band width: 2.65mm Band thickness: 0.79mm Discussion: This inscription is not recorded in Joan Evans (Evans, J. 1931 English Posies and Posy Rings ,Oxford). In the absence of maker's mark t…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stafford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-716870
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: 2011 T38 PAS ID: WMID-716870 Findspot: Curdworth, Warwickshire Description : Roman oval engraved gem, set within a modern silver setting. Setting is decorated with a scrolling leaf motif. Discussion: There are no parallels for the setting within the British Museum collections. Description of gem: The translucent pale brown intaglio, its surface crazed, is flat front and back, with a strong bevel on the front face and probably a narrower bevel on the back face (view partly obscured by the silver setting). The engraved image is of a nude helmeted male figure st…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curdworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-937427
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2010 T709 Findspot: 'Allesley Area', Coventry Description: Gold ornamental ring, square bezel set with colourless faceted stone. The bezel, with fluted decoration at the sides, is enamelled in pale blue; the shoulder with engraved floral ornament is also enamelled pale blue. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.7mm, Band Width: 2.1mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Bezel Width: 5.5mm, Bezel Length: 6.6mm, Bezel Thickness: 3.95mm, Weight: 2.4g Date: Late 17th or early 18th century; compare SUR-52A8F2. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% preciou…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3FA171
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure report from J. Rudoe: A gold mourning ring with thin flat hoop, decorated on the exterior with an engraved skull and inscribed inside. 'Allice : Wagstaffe : ob : 5: Nov : 81' with maker's mark IC above a pellet in a shield. The ring is complete but misshapen.
Created on: Friday 20th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverton CP', grid reference and parish protected.