Record ID: IOW-1125F3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded possible Roman copper-alloy artefact, possibly a snake-form finger-ring (AD 43-410). The object is in poor condition and this identification is based largely on the fact that the overlapping terminals appear to be an original feature and not the result of damage. The object consists of a sub-circular thick wire loop with overlapping terminals and is sub-circular in cross-section. The terminals are of a different width, the wider terminal may be a snake’s head resting on the other terminal, the tail. Due to corrosion, there are no anatomical featu…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-977DED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible Roman copper-alloy possible finger-ring (c. AD 320-410). This fragment may be a terminal or bezel of a finger-ring. The front has two longitudinal central parallel grooves extending the full length. Each groove has been stamped with regularly spaced 'dots'. The central feature is flanked at each side by grooved 'V'-like notches along the edges. The rear face is plain. This object is green and the rear face has grey patches in places. Length: 16.0mm; width: 6.2mm; thickness: 1.0mm. Weight: 0.57g. Compare with a similar finger-ring from Colc…
Created on: Sunday 16th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B197AD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy and gilded posy/posie finger-ring (c. 1600-c. 1700). The hoop is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and has a transverse join. The inside of the hoop is inscribed: 'virtu passeth Riches' in italic lettering (virtue surpasses riches). Long S's in passeth, short s in Riches, capital R in Riches. It is possible that the first word is 'virti' followed by a colon. This finger-ring is green with patches of a darker green patina. Traces of gilding can be seen on the inside of the hoop. Areas of patina have been lost. Outer diameter: 23.8mm; wi…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 16th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-22882C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Medieval silver finger-ring (c. 1100-c. 1300). Treasure case no. 2019 T563. This fragment is flat and the edges taper. The front has a design consisting of a cross motif with a shorter line radiating from the centre of the cross in each quarter giving a saltire effect. Before a break at each end there are longitudinal grooves and ridges giving a corrugated effect. The reverse is plain. 10.5mm (length); 6.4mm (width); 0.9mm (thickness). Weight: 0.44g. Medieval finger-rings with similar designs have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Sunday 26th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-4B397B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly misshapen Medieval gold finger-ring with a blue cabochon setting (c. 1300-c. 1400). Treasure case no. 2019 T339. The bezel and setting are hexagonal in plan and taper towards one of the shoulders. Both shoulders taper towards the hoop and each has three triangular bevels. The central of these bevels points upwards and the flanking bevels point downwards. The shoulders, including the portion beneath the bezel, may be hollow as breaks can be seen where the bezel joins the hoop and also at the edges of the shoulders. The hoop is flat. 24.0mm (overall height); 19.4mm …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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Record ID: IOW-4CEB3C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval gold finger-ring (c. 1750-c. 1800). The gem is incomplete. This finger-ring has a split hoop with a raised decorative curvilinear feature on each shoulder. Below the shoulders the hoop has two circumferential grooves on the external face. The base of the hoop has been stamped with the numeral '18' and another mark which is illegible. The bezel is rectangular and the sides flare to a bevelled rim. The bezel contains a pinkish cut gem and his held in place by small 'claws'. The underside of the bezel is convex. The bezel is damaged but is complete …
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-EABC64
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger-ring, probably dating (c. AD 43-250). This finger-ring now comprises the bezel and shoulders only. The setting and the remaining part of the hoop are lost. The bezel is oval and measures 10.2mm x 7.0mm. The finger-ring has a patchy green patina and the breaks are old. Length: 19.0mm; width: 9.5mm; thickness at centre of bezel: 2.0mm. Weight: 1.62g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IOW-5D29C7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Medieval silver-gilt iconographic prayer finger-ring depicting two of the wounds of Christ (c. 1400-c. 1500). Treasure case no. 2019 T14 (addenda to 2018 T194). The finger-ring is convex on the outer face and flat on the inner face. About 40% of the finger-ring is present and when complete it would have had five bezels. The two surviving bezels, separated by an elongated panel, have raised designs on the outer face. The design on one bezel is a sacred wound depicting a nail through Jesus's feet. On the other bezel there is a forward facing figure, probably a crude rep…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: IOW-D6A588
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, corroded and misshapen copper-alloy and gilded finger-ring (c. 1700-c. 1850). The outer face of the hoop is moulded with a raised design of contiguous lozenges/diamonds with 'sprigs' at each side. A join can be seen on the inside of the hoop. This finger-ring is green with flecks of gilding on both faces. Length: 22.7mm; width: 15.0mm; width of hoop: 3.2mm; thickness of hoop: 1.0mm. Weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Sunday 9th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0AD3E5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy signet/seal finger-ring (c. 1400-c. 1500). The bezel is sub-oval in plan and the shoulders are trapezoid in cross section, with bevelled edges. The bezel is decorated with an incised design of a sub-oval frame which contains a capital letter 'I'. At either side of the 'I', and also at one end, there is an incised branch/palm. This finger-ring is pitted and has traces of a green patina. The breaks are old. Length: 25.0mm; width: 8.7mm; thickness of bezel: 1.8mm. Weight: 2.87g. Signet rings with crowned initials and branches to each sid…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2018
Last updated: Saturday 13th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-817021
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger-ring (c. AD 300-410). The bezel is off-set to one side of the hoop and may have been designed as such. There is a small break on the edge of the bezel. This finger-ring has a flat, circular bezel which is decorated with a pattern of incised lines within a circular border. The decoration consists of two opposing 'chevrons' which may form an 'X' or a crude cross saltire. In three angles there is a short incised line. The shoulders are moulded, each consisting of three transverse ridges, with the central being the most pronounced. The hoop is…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0F626B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Take to BM for examination. Treasure case no. 2018 T472 . An incomplete post-Medieval gold gold finger-ring (c. 1600-c. 1800). The surviving part of an oval bezel with a projection at one end. The bezel is moulded at the front with a raised rim and is flat at the rear. At the front, within the rim, a raised stylised male bust with hair to the neck faces left. Just below the neck a recess is partially filled with an off-white substance. An integral wire projection at one end of the plate has alternating long and short 'beads' on the upper face. It is flat at the rear. A stub at t…
Created on: Saturday 7th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-D420F5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible finger-ring of Unknown date. The setting is missing. The bezel, with six evenly spaced 'claws', is open where the setting was situated. The circular opening has a diameter of 5.8mm. The hoop is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and the shoulders taper in width towards the base. The base of the hoop is very thin in width and thickness. This finger-ring is matt brown overall. Length: 22.0mm; width: 20.0mm; width of bezel: 8.9mm; thickness of bezel incuding 'claws': 4.5mm. Weight: 1.91g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: IOW-4074C1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy finger-ring (AD 43-410). This finger-ring is slightly misshapen and has a transverse break/join. The outer face has fifteen transverse ribs giving a corrugated effect. The inner face is plain and smooth. Length: 15.5mm; width: 14.9mm; width of hoop: 4.3mm; thickness of hoop: 2.0mm. Weight: 2.06g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
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Record ID: IOW-40210A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete, misshapen and damaged post-Medieval gold finger-ring (c. 1500-c. 1725 . Treasure case no. 2018 T561. The hoop is moulded on the outside and plain on the inside. The outside has five contiguous flowering sprigs and each flower has four petals. A tiny portion of one rim is missing where damage has occurred. Length: 16.4mm (length); 13.6mm (width); 2.1mm (width of hoop); 1.0mm (thickness of hoop). Weight: 1.11g. The exterior decoration is similar to that found on some Post-Medieval 'posy' rings that have been reported under the Treasure Act and recorded with …
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: IOW-FBE92B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and slightly misshapen Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring (1200-1400). Treasure case no. 2018 T466. Prior to being broken the bezel had four evenly spaced stylised petals. The two surviving petals are grooved to represent veins. The hoop is moulded on the outside and flat on the inside. Each shoulder has an inscribed cross saltire and there is a similar cross saltire at the base of the hoop. Between the shoulders and the cross saltire at the base there are transverse parallel grooves interspersed with ridges. The bezel is soldered over a join in the hoop. The inside of …
Created on: Sunday 24th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-E85B37
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval gold iconographic finger-ring (c. 1400-c. 1500). Treasure case no. 2018 T419. This finger ring has a flat rectangular bezel and is inscribed on the upper face with an image of St Margaret spearing a dragon through the mouth. The outside of the hoop has six evenly spaced oblique bands which are inscribed in Black Letter with an amatory phrase: per/ne/s/en/g/re (graciously accept) i.e. pernes [sic] en gre (The first word is a mistaken metathesised spelling of "prenes" ). The inside of the hoop is plain. 20.6mm (length); 20.6mm (width); 10.0mm (len…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: IOW-807F5B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but slightly misshapen post-Medieval gold posy finger-ring (c. 1600-c. 1700). Treasure case no. 2018 T417. The outer face has an elaborate design of contiguous moulded motifs: hearts, tri-lobed floral sprigs and 'daggers'. The inner face has a phrase as well as a maker's mark and is inscribed: 'Constancy Weth Affection' (constancy with affection) The 'W' is in the form of a crown which in heraldic terms is in the style of a 'Crown of Nobility'. The inscription is followed by the maker's mark in the form of a stamped capital letter 'R'. 20.2mm (length); 18.8mm (w…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Sunday 25th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-54C153
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring (c. 1400-c. 1600). Treasure case no. 2018 T388. The fragment is 'D' shaped in cross-section and has a moulded design on the outer surface. The decoration consists of four parallel bands of raised pellets running down the centre with a slightly raised border at each side. There are two moulded hand motifs but when complete there were probably five motifs which were spaced evenly between the bands. The five hands may represent the Five Wounds of Christ which were thought to have protective qualities. This finger-rin…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D61A9D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1450-c. 1550). The fragment is the bezel and a portion of each shoulder. The bezel is oval in plan and is moulded with an unclear design but possibly a crowned letter "I" or "R" flanked by palm branches. The tapering shoulders are 'D'-shaped in cross-section. This finger-ring has small patches of a dark green patina and the breaks are old. Length: 24.2mm; width of bezel: 13.0mm; thickness of bezel: 4.0mm. Weight: 6.11g. A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1450-c. 15…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.