Record ID: WMID-4BC712
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). The finger ring has a rectangular shaped bezel, with a couple of semi circular notches removed from each side. The shoulders are triangular and flattened, with five sets of incised lines that expand from the loop outwards towards the bezel. The hoop at the back is triangular in cross section and is 4.7 mm thick and 3.9 mm wide. The bezel measures 21.6 mm in length and is 18.4 mm wide. The shoulders have a maximum width of 18.4 mm and are 1.4 mm thick. Internally, the finger ring measures 20.3 mm wide and 16.6 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6A1077
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (14th to 15th Centuries). The hoop is circular with a rectangular section and has three raised bezels in the shape of four-petalled flowers. The central bezel is square (6.8 mm by 6.5 mm) , whereas the other two are lozenge shaped, with rounded corners (7.9 mm by 7.9 mm). Circular recesses are present within each petal and also in the centre of the flowers to represent the stamen. Diagonal grooves separate each of the petals on the bezel. The areas between the bezels on the hoop are decorated with incised chevrons. The remainder of …
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-84E33E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and a small part of the hoop. The bezel is a raised square with a central circular recess. This recess contains white paste, probably the remains of the adhesive that originally held a gem in place. The bezel is integral with the hoop. The hoop has a circular cross section. It measures 10.4 mm in length, 5.8 mm wide (across the bezel), 3.8 mm thick. The bezel measures 5.8 mm wide by 6.0mm. It weighs 0.3 g. The finger ring is a mi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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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
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Record ID: WMID-1FEE06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy signet finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The bezel, bearing the signet device, is oval in shape. The signet device is unclear, probably decorative as opposed to an actual heraldic symbol. The bezel tapers into the hoop on both sides, with geometric designs present on the shoulders. The hoop is incomplete. It measures 18.22mm long, 20.19mm wide and 2.65mm thick. It weighs 4.1 grams. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown co…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-9B8492
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable finger ring, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to 410). The finger ring consists of a sub rectangular strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with tapered ends, folded into a sub circular shape, with the tapered ends meeting. The finger ring is plain and undecorated on both sides. The probable finger ring measures 18.09 mm in length, 11.54 mm wide and 12.76mm high. The metal is 1.55 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 grams. The probable finger ring is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-3EDEA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorated finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The finger ring consists of a D section hoop, with moulded cast decoration. The decoration appears to consist of a series of diagonal ridges. The internal surface is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.89 mm, an internal diameter of 16.50 mm. The band is 3.18 mm wide and 1.64 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 grams. The finger ring is a mid dark brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough so…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2012
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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-DE8CF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.6 mm. The hoop is 4.8 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The finger ring is a mid dark brown, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C507C4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold signet finger ring of modern dating (AD 1800 onwards) The finger ring has an oval bezel, with triangular shoulders. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. No maker's marks are present. The oval bezel has decorated with a stylised sun and moon design. The sun is positioned on the upper right part of the bezel and is formed from six elongated diamond v shaped cuts. The moon is positioned on the lower left part of the bezel and is of the crescent shape. It has been made from seven smaller diamond shaped cuts, all of slightly different sizes and set at an angle. The …
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4398C1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD). The finger ring has sub circular bezel, which is raised above the shoulders of the ring. The bezel has been engraved with seated figure, probably Salus holding a staff with snake entwined around it in right hand and left hand resting on lap. The shoulders are triangular in shape, with a v shaped groove running down the centre. The finger ring has an external diameter of 27.3 mm, an internal diameter of 20.4 mm. The bezel is 19.9 mm tall and 18.8 mm wide. The hoop is 6.6 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick.It weighs 13.…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-158A06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa AD 1750-1900. The finger ring is circular in plan and cross section. The ring does not appear to have any markings on it. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm, an internal diameter of 16.7 mm. It is 5.0 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Parallels can be discovered on the PAS database including DUR-7D86A6, NLM-C31131 and NLM-C3049C. All considered to be Post Medieval in dating.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-15AD7B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy finger ring dating to the Modern period (AD 2000 - 2018). The ring has a rectangular cross sectioned loop which has a rectangular projection at one side which resembles a hinge. It has a flat bezel which is 'heart' shaped and this is decorated with a design formed of four joined circles with a raised trapezoidal shape curring through them.. The finger ring has an external diameter of 26.0 mm and an internal diameter of 19.5 mm. The bezel is 9.2 mm long and 12.0 mm wide. The hoop is 4.0 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The finger ring is m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E78E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
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 is very worn and difficult to decipher. It was probably in a rectangular cartouche and the second letter is W. The first letter is unclear. It has an external diameter of 18.8 mm, an internal diameter of 16.2 mm. The hoop has a diameter of 1.3 mm. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-119729
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A black enamelled gold finger ring with inscription on the inside. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with an elaborate floral design involving tulips and a rose. 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 R W : ob : 12 : Nov : 75 in an italic script. A maker’s mark is present which consists of the initials I C above a pellet in a shield shaped cartouche. Inscription: R W : ob : 12 : Nov : …
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-551B32
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short section of a Roman copper alloy bracelet that has been cut and bent into a finger ring dating to c. AD 250-450. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy. The strip is sub-rectangular in cross section with slightly rounded edges. This strip has been bent into a now mostly circular hoop that overlaps slightly. Both ends appear to be old breaks which suggests the object to be reused, most likely from a bracelet. Decoration on the exterior is hard to determine. It has an external diameter of 18.6 mm, an internal diameter of 14.7 mm. The finger ring is 4…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A86FC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy signet ring of late medieval to post medieval date. The bezel is oval in shape, 17.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and is raised from the line of the hoop. It has two engraved capital letters 'EH'. These are probably the owner's initials. The hoop is 5.9 wide with D shaped cross section 3.5 mm thick. Only about 10% of the hoop is present, so original diameter can not be determined. The finger ring has a length of 18.8 mm, it is 14.7 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DC5D44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of late Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 400). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the shoulders and the bezel. The hoop is missing. The hoop has a flat cross section, The shoulders have between four and five diagonal ridges, terminating in a horizontal bar with projecting square terminals. The bezel is circular in shape, with a raised border. Originally a gem would have been secured in the bezel, but only the white glue paste remains. It measures 17.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The finger…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-771348
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The finger ring is circular. The hoop has a flat cross section. The hoop is wide at the front of the ring, and then gradually tapers down to a narrow band at the back. No obvious shoulders are present. The bezel at the front of the ring consists of three circular holes (internal diameter: 2.1 mm), separated by a vertical groove. There are four grooves in total. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.1 mm and an internal diameter of 18.0 mm. The finger ring is 6.4 mm wide at the …
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1DB729
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The hoop of the finger ring has three panels, depicted as scrolls with black letter nielo inscriptions. Between each panel are three circular bosses. The inscription reads: good bere bourd. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.2 mm and an internal one of 17.5 mm. The Hoop is 4.7 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. The panels are 11.4 mm long. It weighs 3.0 g. The surface has been analysed using a tabletop XRF. The surface is mostly Silver (47%) and Gold (43%) with traces of Mercury, Tin and…
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.