Record ID: SOM-0B5343
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver finger ring of uncertain date (c. AD 600 - 1900). The finger ring is formed of a single piece of silver wire joined at the shoulder on one side by soldering. The silver wire has a circular cross-section. The ring exhibits a simple slip-knot with a slightly flattened upper surface as the bezel. The finger ring measures 18.84mm in diameter (16.52mm internal diameter), is 1.14mm thick and weighs 0.75g. Silver wire rings can be difficult to date and may date from the early medieval to modern. This example bears similarities to LANCUM-972281 (2004T255) rings 2 & 3 from the C…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-95C197
Object type: EAR SCOOP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T1177: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: The end of a small silver earscoop or other toilet implement or cosmetic spoon. The piece has an elongated drop shaped (piriform) scoop at the complete end with a rounded end. The piece tapers evenly in width from this end to the stem which is bent up before ending in an old break. The stem is plain and oval in cross section with no clear evidence for twisting. The surface is corroded with the original surface remaining only in the scoop and at places on the back. It is possible it was originally gilt as some sur…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5D8E21
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2011 T879: Disclaimed, returned to finder. Description A distorted and fragmentary silver object of uncertain function. The slender twisted stem, which is broken at the distal end and bent in two places, is joined beyond a tongue-like junction to a very incomplete flat plate. The plate's surviving edge, at the shoulders and on one side, is notched/ serrated. There is one (surviving) decorative stamped motif - a central eye with three concentric surrounding rings. Date: uncertain. Dimensions: length 49.6 mm. Weight: 3.12 g. Discussion Non-destructive surface m…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.