Record ID: WMID-030783
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Late Roman dating (Later 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The intaglio is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is rectangular, with an oval intaglio setting positioned centrally. Traces of a white paste or possible solder are still present within the setting. The shoulders of the ring are triangular in shape, with three ring and dot decorative motifs present. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. The internal surface is plain. It measures 14.1 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-08EB65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver fede finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1600). Around 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel. The hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The crown has two circular perforations which separate the separate elements. The breaks are just beyond the wrists on both sides however these are quite uneven so it seems unlikely that they were intentionally cut. It measures 11.2 mm in length, 11.2 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidderminster', grid reference and parish protected.