2024-03-29T10:18:35+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results14120Staffordshire100CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorwmid2a18b1.jpg150522017Centred on field3051481911101942017T1200PM
As the finger ring has a precious metal content in excess of 10%, and is older than 300 years, it falls within the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be potential Treasure.
6.1DistrictCertain4WMID147971700Restricted Accessx410471.9Lichfield108922019-09-30T09:03:38ZAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold and rock crystal finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1700).
The finger ring has a distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by three longitudinal V shaped grooves, the outer ones bend inwards just above a short horizontal groove. A short longitudinal groove is present just below this line. The box bezel contains a square cut pale green transparent gem. All four sides of the setting have been decorated with tongue shape indents, possibly originally infilled with white enamel. Three indents are present on each side, possibly representing the Holy Trinity. Two indents with an upright groove between them are present on the sides facing the shoulders. No makers marks appear to be present.
The finger ring measures 23.6 mm from the bezel to the back of the hoop and is 13.5 mm wide. The hoop is 2.7 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. The bezel measures 7.0 mm long, 6.1 mm wide and 5.1 mm deep. It weighs 1.9 g.
The finger ring is a mid yellow colour. The gem is a pale green transparent colour. XRF analysis and Raman spectroscopy carried out by the British Museum Department of Scientific Research identified the stone as the silica mineral quartz, the colourless transparent variety of which is known as rock crystal.
Discussion:
Several finger rings with square box bezels have been recorded on the PAS database, and are all considered to be of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). These included: BH-C58F6B (2014T883); YORYM-7D6C9D (2016T709) and WMID-0F2605.
Teresa Gilmore123.623LichfieldWMID-2A1AF68754531POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-8754531113.56WMID-2A18B1Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/1637704PAS5A12A18B00115332017-11-20T09:34:03ZCertainx410472017-10-28T23:00:00Z362017-10-28T23:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALPotteries Museum and Art GalleryCertainGemCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:24.71Z6Shropshire10Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-7CE2C5_1.jpg438222014From a paper map10924512014T778PM1Unitary AuthorityCertain4WMID43822181800Restricted Accessx410471.6Shropshire108922016-10-04T17:03:17ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (1700 AD to 1800 AD).
The finger ring is misshaped and no longer circular. It has a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: A kiss for peping. A maker's mark is present, and consists of the initials GN in a square cartouche.
Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 3.3 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g.
The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina.
A similar plain finger ring, with a inscription (For a kiss take this) written in a similar lower case italic style, has been recorded on the PAS database as BERK-9384F3 (2010T302).
However due to the style of the style of the lettering and the short text, it is more suggestive of a pre-1714 date and therefore this example should be considered to be potential Treasure under the requirements of the Treasure Act.
Ian Richardson123Market DraytonWMID-7CE5296439541POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-643954113.38WMID-7CE2C5Complete1700x41047images/tgilmore/A kiss for peping1489175PAS5447CE2C0015CA32014-10-22T16:33:00ZCertainx410472014-06-30T23:00:00Z136County / local importance2014-07-30T23:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:03.287Z6Warwickshire100CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorwmid-be0364_detail.jpg100492014From finder161017812014T714PM
The style of the script and the lack of a marker's mark mean that it is not possible to date this finger-ring to pre-1714. As such, this find cannot be said to be over 300 years old and thus falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
0.8DistrictCertain4WMID10124161700Restricted Accessx41047263445931.3North Warwickshire108922016-10-04T16:04:39ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 - AD 1800).
The finger ring is misshaped and no longer circular. It has a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: A true frends gift. No maker's mark is present.
Due to being misshapen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 16 mm.
Several versions of this inscription are recorded in Evans (1931), page 16, including one very similar but with an E on 'Gyft'. Posy-rings with similar inscriptions can also be found within the British Museum's collections (cf. 1961,1202.128; 1961,1202.126, both with 'A friends gift', and AF.1190, with the same inscription, though different spelling, 'A true friends gift').
Examples have also been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-AF96D7 (2013 T412), LANCUM-961357 (2003 T217), IOW-5EFAB8 (2004 T128) and PAS-3B5388 (2009 T371). The first three of these have upper case inscriptions indicative of a 16th - 17th century date whilst the latter, like this example, has a lower case script suggesting a later date.
Reference:
Evans, J. 1931 English Posies and posy rings. Oxford
Ian Richardson116.323MiddletonWMID-BE04ED6421751POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-642175113.36WMID-BE0364Complete1550x41047images/tgilmore/A true frends gift1488933PAS543BE0360013C132014-10-13T15:22:46ZCertainx410472014-09-06T23:00:00Z136County / local importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:02.08Z6Staffordshire1CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-D4D986_3.jpg150522014From finder51501212014T681PM0.9DistrictCertain4WMID150681700Restricted Accessx41047263519452.9Staffordshire Moorlands108922016-06-08T12:35:47ZAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700).
The finger ring has a flattened D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: .I . LIKE . MY . CHOYSE ... . No maker's mark is present. Small diagonal dashes are present between each word, with three diagonal dashes at the end.
Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 5.1 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. The ring currently has a length of 19.3 mm and is 18.1 mm wide. It weighs 2.9 g.
The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina.
Variations of this inscription are common and several are recorded in Evans (1931, p 54). The use of capital letters suggests a late 16th/early 17th Century date. The British Museum has an example of a posy ring with this inscription, in lower case, dated 17th-18th Century (1961,1202.30). For comparisons see Treasure Annual Report 2003, fig 257, Treasure number 2003 T138 for a silver-gilt example bearing the inscription I LIKe MY CHOIS. Also Treasure Annual Report 2004, fig 306, Treasure number 2004 T20 for a silver posy ring bearing the inscription I LIKE MY CHOYEC. Both of these comparisons are dated to late 16th or early 17th Century.
Several similar finger rings, with similar inscriptions have been recorded on the PAS database, including: SWYOR-859922; SUSS-D21D31; IOW-879D84 and IOW-379222.
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.
Reference:
Evans, J. 1931 English Posies and posy rings. Oxford
STKMG 2016. LH.23Vic Allnatt119.323Blythe Bridge areaWMID-D4E26C6398191POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-639819115.110WMID-D4D986Complete1550x41047images/tgilmore/I LIKE MY CHOYSE1487835PAS542D4D9800165632014-10-02T14:05:28ZCertainx410472014-08-30T23:00:00Z136County / local importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALThe Potteries Museum & Art GalleryCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:00.419ZShropshire10Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-E117CE_2.jpg438222014From a paper map16931612014T554PM
Not enough evidence to say find was made prior to 1714 and as such not treasure - Shropshire Museums did not express interest and as such no inquest and returned to finder
1.3Unitary AuthorityCertain4WMID43822201700Restricted Accessx41047263531982.9Shropshire108922016-10-04T13:27:43ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD).
The finger ring has a D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The interior bears the following inscription: Let vertue Still divert thy will. A maker's mark is present at the end of the inscription, and it is consists of two capital letter RRs in a square cartouche. One of the Rs in the maker's mark is set upside down and back to back with the other R.
Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 20 mm. Internal diameter is around 20.3 mm. The hoop is 3.1 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. The ring currently has a length of 22.7 mm and is 19.6 mm wide. It weighs 2.9 g.
The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina.
2009T512 (WMID-8A5267) a gilded silver finger ring from Oxfordshire exhibited a similar maker's mark, consisting of 'RR' back to back and conjoined. The same mark appears on a similar flat band ring in the BM, AF1383 (Dalton Ring Cat. 1912, no. 1302) with a capital letter inscription 'THINK ON ME' (see BM website under search the collections/museum provenance and number search for images). The mark is not identifiable in any of the standard reference works but that ring was of a characteristic 16th-17th Century type. It is reasonable to assume that this finger ring is of a similar date.
Ian Richardson122.723HighleyWMID-E11ABC6325871POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-6325871119.68WMID-E117CEComplete1400x41047images/tgilmore/Let vertue Still divert thy will1480727PAS53EE117C001EBA32014-08-15T14:56:12ZCertainx410472014-08-02T23:00:00Z36POST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:56.556Z4Birmingham1Metropolitan DistrictPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-6ABC41_5.jpg1822014From finder41266312014T233PMInlaid with enamel1.2Metropolitan DistrictCertain4WMID1820.31700Restricted Accessx410472.3Birmingham108922016-05-17T12:04:17ZDeclared Treasure but returned to Finder as Museum unable to acquireWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold mourning finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The hoop is slightly misshapen and is no longer circular in shape. The hoop is D shaped in cross section. The exterior of the hoop has been engraved with a pictoral device. This device consists of two engraved saltires with rounded ends. Between the saltires is a sub rectangular recessed section. Both the saltires and the sub rectangular area have been keyed for enamel, traces of white enamel still remain in the ends of the saltires. It is possible that this sub rectangular area may represent the skull and torso of a skeleton, with the saltires represent the arms and legs respectively. The rest of the hoop is plain and undecorated. The interior of the hoop bears an engraved inscription reading: 'Live holy and dye happy M P'. An unclear maker's mark is present after the inscription.
The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.3 mm and an internal diameter of 18.0 mm. The hoop is 2.9 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g.
The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with traces of white enamel present in the recesses.
Janina Parol123BirminghamWMID-6AC22761087321POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-610873112.910WMID-6ABC41Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/Live holy and dye happy M P1464360PAS5346ABC40011D132014-04-10T15:33:40ZCertainx410472014-03-23T00:00:00Z136Regional importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainEnamelMetropolitan District Ward2022-07-14T07:11:44.273Z4Staffordshire1CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-11E732.jpg150522013From finder51473412013T678PM
As it is older than 300 years, with a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it should be considered potential Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.
1.8DistrictCertain4WMID14797191600Restricted Accessx410472.1Lichfield108922017-05-17T19:13:39ZAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
Description:
A complete gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th Century. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in section. The exterior of the band has been decorated with a black letter inscription of three words, separated by a three petalled leaf. The inscription reads 'tout mon + ceur' ('All my heart'). Keying marks are present behind the inscription and foliate spacers, suggesting that the finger ring may have previously been enamelled. No inscription or maker's mark is present on the interior surface. The finger ring is a mid-yellow colour.
Dimensions:
It has an external diameter of 19.0 mm and an internal diameter of 15.8 mm. The band is 3.7 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g.
Discussion:
A finger ring (BH-6A5C25) with a similar style inscription, although using different words has been recorded on the PAS database. Inscriptions of this style tend to be Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval in dating.
STKMG 2014.LH.75Teresa Gilmore123TamworthWMID-11E8565834091POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-583409113.710WMID-11E732Complete1400x41047images/tgilmore/1444343PAS52711E7300146932013-10-30T14:57:55ZCertainx142212013-09-30T23:00:00Z136Regional importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALPotteries Museum and Art GalleryCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:27.585Z4Staffordshire10CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-D2FF42_5.jpg150522013From finder5Floral1473412013T204PM1.24DistrictCertain4WMID1479716.041600Restricted Accessx41047263445971.65Lichfield108922017-05-17T15:08:59ZAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
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: the mind remains steadfast / unmoved). Incised eight pointed stars separate each word. The finger ring is a mid yellow colour. The inscription is not earlier than the 17th Century, so is probably a later addition to the ring.
Inscription: mens immota manet
Dimensions: The ring has an external diameter of 16.04 mm and an internal diameter of 13.59 mm. The hoop is 2.79 mm and 1.24 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g.
Discussion: The small size of the finger ring may suggest that it was originally for a child, however during the Medieval and Post Medieval Periods, finger rings were worn on all parts of the fingers, so it could have been for the fifth finger of an adult.
The phrase 'Mens Immota manet' originally comes from Vergil's Aeneid but it was in use in the 16th Century as a proverb. It is also used as a motto for the Scottish Family, Meldrum, whose name appears on early census rolls but came more prominent during the 18th Centuries.
Conclusion: As it is older than 300 years, with a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it falls within the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996, and should be considered Potential Treasure
STKMG 2014.LH.36Teresa Gilmore123TamworthWMID-D302A155555612013T204POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-555556112.798WMID-D2FF42Complete1400x41047images/tgilmore/mens immota manet1423528PAS516D2FF40013C432013-04-16T12:03:16ZCertainx410472013-03-12T00:00:00Z136Regional importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALThe Potteries Museum & Art GalleryCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:12.314Z4Staffordshire1CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWMID-D26B47_4.jpg1505212012From finder2310148151108922013T203PM
As it is older than 300 years, with a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it falls within the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996, and should be considered Potential Treasure.
Gilded1.15DistrictCertain2WMID147971700Restricted Accessx41047263531510.5Lichfield117282015-09-23T16:13:11ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
An incomplete cast silver gilt finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD).
Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of a small section of the hoop. It consists of a strip of silver with a rectangular section. Borders are present along the upper and lower edges, consisting of a double raised ridge. It is broken at each end. A stamped diamond pattern is present along the centre of the strip, between the borders. The inside surface is plain. No maker's mark is present.
It measures 11.41 mm in length, 7.69 mm wide and 1.15 mm thick. It weighs 0.5 g.
The finger ring fragment is light yellow to grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Similar finger rings have been recorded on the PAS database as SWYOR-F5ABF6 (2011 T613), SUR-126873 (2011 T293) and IOW-8A5267 (2009 T512) which have been attributed 16th or 17th century dates.
Ian Richardson111.4122BurntwoodWMID-D26E46555542112013T203POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-555542117.6910WMID-D26B47Incomplete1500x41047images/tgilmore/1423515PAS516D26B4001D6C32013-04-16T11:23:49ZCertainx4104712012-09-30T23:00:00Z136Regional importance2012-10-31T00:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALSilver41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainGoldCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:12.305Z6Lincolnshire1CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorwmid-a11376_e.jpg59422012From finder10546412012T160PM0.9DistrictCertain4WMID531724.91700Restricted Accessx41047263488452.1East Lindsey108922020-04-15T18:30:07ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureEast MidlandsCirca
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 following reporting under the 1996 Treasure Act and has been returned to the finder.
Teresa Gilmore123HorncastleWMID-A12138530666posy12012T160POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-530666114.6110WMID-A11376Complete1500x41047images/tgilmore/FORGIT x ME x NEVER +1405327PAS50AA1137001B1632012-11-19T11:00:08ZCertainx4104712012-03-02T00:00:00Z136County / local importance2012-03-02T00:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALGold41423PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:59.075ZCity of Stoke-on-Trent100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorwmid-38f105_h.jpg384082012Centred on field161509112012T813PM
As there is no maker's mark this ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 and as such falls outside the remit of the Treasure Act 1996
1.24Unitary AuthorityCertain4WMID3840817.751800Restricted Accessx410472.7City of Stoke-on-Trent108922020-04-15T18:29:20ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete gold posy finger ring of probable Late Post Medieval dating (17th century AD).
The exterior of the ring with a repeating foliate style design. A inscription is present on the interior of the ring and reads: In mind though not in sight. The hoop is D shaped in section.
No maker's mark is present.
The finger ring has an external diameter of 17.75 mm and an internal diameter of 15.55 mm. The hoop of the ring is 3.76 mm wide and 1.24 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 grams.
Teresa Gilmore123Stoke on TrentWMID-38FBB5530000posy1POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-530000113.766WMID-38F105Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/In mind though not in sight1404171PAS50A38F1000191432012-11-14T12:31:12ZCertainx4104712012-11-04T00:00:00Z362012-11-04T00:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainUnitary Authority Ward2022-07-14T07:10:58.673Z4Warwickshire10CountyHand madePOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorwmid-b32b46_2012T647.jpg10049From finder161000112012T647PM
As the ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
1.12DistrictCertain4WMID99431700Restricted Accessx41047263459652.4Stratford-on-Avon108922017-08-29T15:39:52ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureWest MidlandsCirca
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD).
The exterior of the ring with a repeating lozenge design, enclosing a fern like leaf. A inscription is present on the interior of the ring and reads: A small rememberanc. The hoop is D shaped in section.
No maker's mark is present.
The lettering of the inscription is closer to that on 18th century rings. Examples in the British Museum collection with similar engraved decoration are dated 17th - 18th century.
The hoop of the ring is 3.70mm wide and 1.12mm thick. The ring measures 20.52mm wide and 12.30mm long. It weighs 2.4 grams.
Teresa Gilmore120.5223WarwickWMID-B32D86521486posy1POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-5214861112.38WMID-B32B46Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/A small remembranc1397719PAS505B32B4001C9832012-09-20T16:13:57ZCertainx410478136Regional importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41426PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:54.182Z4Lincolnshire100CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-734D14_2011t574.jpg59422011Centred on parish2712011T574PM
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. This object was disclaimed as treasure.
1Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL2562323.681700Restricted Accessx41047263463791.8North Lincolnshire108922018-06-19T15:05:08ZDeclared Treasure but returned to Landowner as Museum unable to acquireEast MidlandsCirca
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating to the17th Century
No trace of enamel is surviving on the exterior, which has been decorated on the exterior with double hearts flanked by love birds with foliage and flowers, including a pansy for 'thoughts'. The object would have been enamelled, tiny traces remain.
Inscription on the inner surface: Loue euer or neuer
There is a possible maker's mark in the form of a square shield containing what may be the letter m. See British Museum rings AF.1536, 1280 & 1246 for comparison of the maker's mark: AF.1536 is a mourning ring dated to 1675.
The hoop of the ring is 2.79mm wide and 1.00mm thick. It has a diameter of 23.68mm. It weighs 1.8 grams.
Ian Richardson123GainsboroughLVPL-737CB7463024posy1POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-463024112.796LVPL-734D14Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/Loue euer or neuer1346504PAS4E7734D100179E32011-09-19T13:25:53ZCertainx4104712011-09-10T23:00:00Z136Regional importancePOST MEDIEVALGold41423PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertain2022-07-14T07:10:13.223ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-2232A6_F.jpg435532Centred on parish51213812011T188PMInlaid with enamel1.38Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355318.441700Restricted Accessx41047289152.4Cheshire East108922015-07-21T22:30:45ZAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureNorth WestCirca
A gold mourning finger ring.
It has traces of black enamelling on the exterior, in a probable floral pattern. An inscription is present on the internal surface, reading "Death is the waye to life".
Next to the inscription on the internal surface is a maker's stamp with the initials TS in square cartouche.
Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped section with inscription on interior of band , which reads: Death is the waye to life. Maker's mark TS within rectangular cartouche. The fine floral scroll on the exterior, retaining much of the black enamel, is consistent with such a 17th Century date.
Discussion: Although the inscription on this ring is not dated the maker' s mark is close to the TS mark on rings in the British Museum collection, see AF. 1530 with inscription dated 1658 & AF. 1534 with inscription dated 1669
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.
Vanessa Oakden123MiddlewichLVPL-2235354343342mourning1POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-434334113.056LVPL-2232A6Complete1600x41047images/tgilmore/Death is the waye to life1323162PAS4D82232A001C5F32011-03-17T15:05:14ZCertainx4104736POST MEDIEVALGold41431PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCongleton MuseumCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:57.972Z