Record ID: ESS-8442D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800 Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable. Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g Discussio…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-DEC2E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin, plain, gold Post Medieval finger ring dating circa AD 1724 - 2000.  The ring is severely bent and mis-shapen, becoming sub-anular in plan, U-shaped in profile and D-shaped in cross-section. The surface of the ring is a uniform and even gold colour, with no decoration present. There is a surface break visible near one of the bend points. Measurements: Length: 16.3mm Width: 11.4mm Thickness of band: 1.4mm Weight: 0.6g Due to the undecorated nature of this band, it is challenging to date this ring with any certainty. Bands of a similar style have be…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7222BE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification The reported object is a decorative gold posy ring. The ring consists of a thin gold band, D-shaped in section, with a tightly set repeating pattern of tooled S-shaped indentations on the external surface, possibly for enamel, although none appears to have survived. The internal surface in engraved with an inscription which reads ‘Though absent yet constant’ in italic letters in sentence case. The ring profile is slightly misshapen.  Measurements  External diameter: 19.5 x 18.7 mm Internal diameter: 17.5 x 16.5 mm Depth: 2.4 mm Ba…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-755C62
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval finger ring, of stirrup shape. The hoop is slightly distorted and abraded along its edges. The ring is set with a roughly rectangular stone, which is held in place by two claws. The ring is gold, and dates from the 13th century. The stone is blue, and is a sapphire. Surface analysis indicated gold and silver contents of approximately 73–76% and 16–18% respectively, and confirmed the gemstone Dimensions: length 25 mm, width 20 mm It has been published in the Treasure Annual Report 2005/6 (p. 115, no. 403)
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type.  The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross.  This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted.  The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?).  The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9122CA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gold finger ring with stone setting and enamel detail circa AD 1830-1900.  The finger ring has a rectangular bezel with a possible rock crystal or stone with a baguette cut. The stone sits within a gold bezel with enamel detail on all four sides. Each corner has a pale blue oval enamel cell with a central oval section of the enamel removed so the corners of the gold bezel are revealed. The long edges of the bezel have a semi-circular dark blue enamel inlay. One side has within it, two gold coloured annulets. The opposing edge has one gold an…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-12FB4B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval  'memento mori' ring, to commerorate Penelope Clevland (died 3rd December 1746). While the majority of 'memento mori' rings tend to refer to the deceased by initials and death only, this ring mentions the deceased's name in full, which is usually the case for people of note/influence. Dimensions: External diameter, 19.6mm. Internal diameter, 16mm. Thickness (average), 1.8mm. Weight: 3.5g. Other 'memento mori' rings on the database which feature the deceased's full name can be found at: Record ID: CORN-698709 - POST M…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutcombe Parish, Devon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-912302
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1700-2000). The finger ring is made from a single strand of gold wire, regularly twisted around its entire circumference and with both ends joined by solder. There is very little wear on the ring and there are no maker's marks or hallmarks. The band has a regular width of c. 1.17mm and regular thickness of c. 1.15mm. The ring is slightly bent so that it is sub-circular to sub-oval in plan rather than being entirely circular. Dimensions. Length: 17.94mm. Width: 1.17mm. Thickness: 1.15mm. Height: 18.59mm. Weight: 0.56g. Dis…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WREX-90A174
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Description The ring is a memento mori ring with a flat bezel in the form of a central square, each side having a projecting semi-circular lobe engraved with a leaf, to form a quatrefoil design. The outer surface of the bezel square is engraved with a death’s head (a skull), inlaid with traces of white enamel, surrounded by the inscription: + Memento Mori, in small neat italic script. The shoulders are cast with scrolls in green enamel, with white enamel ‘stems’ below. Much of the inscription and engraved design remains infilled with soil, and it is not clear whether…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carreghofa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-65D51F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy / posie / posey ring of 18th century date. The ring has a plain narrow hoop with D shaped cross section 1mm thick and 2.2mm wide. The interior is inscribed "Love and live Happy" in an italicised script. There is a maker's mark of I.W in a rectangular escutcheon. The internal diameter of the ring is around 20mm.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-FDD7E8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 Gold mourning ring dated 23 September 1805. The ring has a wide hoop, of even width throughout but now crumpled in one place. It is decorated on the exterior with a beaded ridge to top and bottom, two plain ridges within this, and a central band of relief lettering reading ELIZ: SHERMAN. DIED. 23. SEP: 1805. AGED. 81 The stops vary, sometimes colons but mostly central pellets. There is a space-filling motif, probably a rosette or flower, between the start and end of the inscription. Although the lettering is very neat, the workmanship is untidy, with lots of engraving scrat…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-1A2DAC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring. Treasure case T27 2002. Viking. Gold fused wire strands, very fragile. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Height: 19.3mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight: 2.67gms
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-DE9B29
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The object is circular with a thick D-shaped section. No decoration or hallmarks are present and there are two nick marks to the edge. The metal has a shiny yellow patina and is in good condition. The ring is 25.4mm in diameter, 5.6mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 11.8g. The finger ring has been seen by curators at the British Museum who state that, due to the undiagnostic nature of the object it cannot be securely dated and, as such, would fall outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-C93A25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold ring, probably a large and heavy finger-ring. It is a plain hoop without a bezel, oval or D-shaped in cross-section with rounded edges; the outer face is more rounded, and the inner face gently convex. The surface is uneven with slight facets, and has some small pits; it may have been cast and hammered to shape. Dimensions: External diameter 25.8 - 26.1mm. Internal diameter 19.9 - 20mm. Thickness 3.6 - 3.8mm. Weight 7.81g. Discussion: The object appears hand made. There are several parallels on the PAS database, all of si…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-B61B9A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but warped cast gold finger ring with incised bezel. The finger ring is made of a circular hoop that consists of a mostly straight sided, D-shaped (flat inside, slightly domed outside edge) band. This widens towards th bezel. This has a raised oval section which is 9.8mm long and 8.5mm wide. This has incised decoration consisting of six dots in a transverse line. Below these are two columns of three incised dots. The hoop is slightly warped out of its originally circular shape. The inside of the band has no decorative features such as an incsription or hallmark however…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garsington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B31240
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1129. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface appears undecorated though a series of irregularly sized and spaced grooves are present to either edge. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with a line of capitalised Roman text reading "TRVTHE SHALL DELYVER ML”. A cross pattee is present at the beginning of the inscription and each word is separated by a small, punched triangle. Traces of black niello remain within th…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-CE8D4F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Description and identification The reported object is a cast gold finger ring with stone setting. It has an octagonal hollow bezel tapering upwards to form an oval aperture for the stone. Inside the bezel are the remains of a dark red cabochon stone, now sunken.  The band is flat, plain and slightly D-shaped in cross section. There is a small panel on each shoulder, decorated with a series of horizontal chased grooves. The band is misshapen, and the back of the bezel is plain and flat. Louise Mumford, Senior Conservator-Archaeology and Tom Cotterell, Senior Curator: Mineralogy …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Port Eynon Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-A5A93A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of post-medieval date, c. AD 1800-1830. The ring has a thin, undecorated D-sectioned band with no bezel. It bears an interior maker's mark, 'WH', which has been identified with Will Hunter or Will Hitchin, a London goldsmith working at the beginning of the 19th century. Diameter: 16 mm, thickness: 0.75 mm, width: 2 mm and weight 1 g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-7C4144
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A fragment from a medieval gold finger ring consisting only of the bezel and the stone it held. The biconical bezel is oval in plan, hexagonal in cross section and hollow. On the lower edges of the long sides there are the remains of the attachment between the bezel and hoop surviving as trapezoidal projections. To the side of one of these, the frame is cracked and broken missing small fragments of its plate. At top of the bezel is an oval hole leaving space for a cabochon purple gemstone. This is free of the bezel after it was cleaned by the finder. Dimensions: The…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hortum-cum-Studley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3B727E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T1022 An incomplete gold finger ring, probably late medieval to early post-medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1600. The finger-ring is in a poor condition: missing its central inset, the bezel has been damaged and the loop is slightly squashed, probably as the result of plough damage. It has a narrow hoop with a D-shaped cross-section, and a rectangular central bezel. The central bezel has a gold rectangular baseplate and rectangular walls soldered on to make an open-topped box. The open-topped box is decorated with seven semi-rectangles (rectangles with semi-circula…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tydd St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D78307
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold posie ring with internal inscription probably dating c.18th century. The ring slightly crushed into an oval and has a plano-convex cross section. It has a plan external surface and is inscribed on the internal surface in italic script with occasional serifs reading 'Be constant you for I am true' followed by a makers mark I.G in shield with pellet below. There is a small nick on the outside edge.  Measurements: Length: 21.73mm; width: 16.75mm; width of band: 2.87mm and thickness of band: 1.09mm and weight: 2.16g. Di…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chieveley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6D9F1B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Post Medieval gold finger ring, dating to c. AD 1800-1850. The hoop of the ring is slightly sub-circular in plan. The bezel has an orange/red glass sub-circular setting, with a slight blemish within the glass. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with a possible foliate design, but this is difficult to distinguish. The hoop has some old damage and there is a seam showing on the exterior of the hoop, caused during the manufacturing process. The interior of the hoop has a folded seam which is particularly in evidence at the base of the hoop, plus there are striati…
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-3FCA89
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Post Medieval gold finger ring dating to circa AD 1550-1650. It is a posey or ‘posie’ ring containing incised decoration on the outer face and an inscription on the inner. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The outer face is decorated with a repetitive incised design of two obliquely incised grooves between which are three circular pellets arranged in an oblique line. Beneath are two median longitudinal incised grooves which are flanked by three rounded pellets arranged in a linear fashion. The design is present four times. The insid…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-46D953
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold and gem Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is composed of a rectangular cross sectioned band which has been distorted, likely by post-depositional processes. The band expands to raised shoulders and pentagonal bezel which are hollow due to the object’s construction from a folded sheet of gold. The bezel has bevelled edges, with a lower pentagonal linear boarder and is formed by a hollow collet within which is set a red gem (likely garnet), which is irregularly shaped and smooth. The inner surface of the object is s…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-DA8C8D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval gem set finger ring of 'stirrup' type, with the hoop expanding to a thickened bezel, 2.6mm wide and 1.2 thick with a recessed oval setting for a cabochon gem of around 3mm length, which is now lost. The hoop is extremely thin at between 0.6mm and 0.5mm thick and 0.7mm wide. It varies from sub oval to D-shaped in cross-section and has been bent out of shape; the original internal diameter was approximately 17mm. There are no marks or surface decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF4F9C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy ring. It has a shallow d shaped section, being flat inside. The outside of the band is plain, on the inside is inscribed 'The hope i had was allmost loste'. This is in English, in lower case italic script. Thre is no makers mark or hallmark. Rings such as these were popular tokens of affection, being inscribed so that only the wearer knew of the inscription. This one is a little poignant and a less straightforward declaration of love than is often found. The change to italic script from Roman capitals occurred towards the end of the seve…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-CB4F74
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold finger ring, of 19th century date. The hoop of the ring has a twisted rope design around the entire diameter on its exterior face. The inside face of the hoop is plain, with no hallmarks. This design transitions directly into the bezel of the ring, which is a lozenge shape, into which a red stone is set into a quatrefoil opening. The bezel is a box design with chamfered edges. There is an apparent ‘lid’ for the box bezel, and it is possible that a keepsake is contained within the bezel itself. Dimensions:  Hoop diameter 22.28mm Weight: 5…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Netherwitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-4FCDC5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “God for me apointed thee” followed by the makers mark arranged over two lines IG/S set within a recessed heart, then the second stamp G within a recessed circle. The outside of the ring is undecorated. A posy ring with the exact same inscription has been recorded at NMGW-6495BC and dated to the 1740’s, although caution should be noted that no reference was supplied for this date. However, and example held by the British Museum AF.1248, displays the same i…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-4ECCE0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “Love and be happy” followed by the makers mark RC set within a recessed rectangle. The outside of the ring is undecorated. A similar RC makers mark has been identified on a gold posy ring recorded at HESH-84D6C5. In this record Judy Rudoe of the British Museum comments that looking “through obvious sources such as Grimwade, and this could be one of several RC marks in a rectangle for smallworkers, but they are all 18th century, the earliest being 1720s or 3…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tortworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-FB4649
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete cast gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1625 - 1800. The object is a finger ring composed of a hoop which wis circular in plan and a shallow D-shape in cross-section with a convex outer surface and flat inner surface. The ring is plain barring an inscription on the inner surface of the hoop. This reads ” Let love endure ~” with no traces of a makers mark The finger ring is still a clear gold colour but has several scratches on its outer surface. Dimensions: The finger ring has a maximum diameter of 21.8mm, is 6.0mm wide, 1.5mm thick …
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-301849
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of even width and D-shaped cross-section throughout, although with some wear. The curved exterior is undecorated, and worn to a matt finish. The flat interior is more glossy, and has the inscription in neat lower-case italic letters: Let vertue be thy guide.  At the end of the inscription is a stamped maker's mark reading SL within an oval cartouche; it has been stamped so that it is the right way up when the inscription is upside down. The thicker parts of both letters are double-stranded, and there are two small points on the re…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2AEB54
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold and gem finger ring of Medieval date, about AD 1150 - 1500, but most likely to be AD 1200 - 1300. It is a stirrup shaped ring, of angular D shaped cross-section on the hoop, with the sides rising up to a narrow upright bezel which is triangular in profile. There is a pentagonal setting at the apex. This holds a clear blue gem. It is white where damaged, perhaps suggesting it is glass. There is no other decoration, markings or inscription. It is 29.6mm long, 22.5mm wide, 19.7mm internal diameter, 5.4mm thick and 8.1g. This form of finger-ring was mo…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D958D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The outside of the hoop is decorated with a curving line that arches from one side of the ring to the other and surrounds the whole circumference. This line is a vile with slight branch protrusions at the apex of each of the arches. Residing within each of the arches is a variety for flower and forms ranging from examples with four to six oval petals to examples with spiked petals. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “my affection is my affliction” followed with the makers mark C.  A p…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-7FDAAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold and black enamel moruniing ring of Post Medieval date. The ring is complete save for a slight break in the stone. The hoop is of even width, interrupted by a large bezel which consists of a square gold strip collar and a pyramidal base. The gold strip collar is vertical and decorated on the outside with a raised rim. The base of the bezel projects into the centre of the hoop, and is made with ribs alternating with cells which also retain black enamel. The centre of the bezel was set with a material that does not survive well. The hoop itself is trapezoidal in sect…
Created on: Sunday 25th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-059D6D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold The object is a memento mori or Mourning finger ring that has a D-shape cross-section hoop. On the face of the ring is engraved a three-quarter left facing skull, that has large recessed circular eyes, a pointed nasal cavity in-between; a single row of teeth below and a rounded brain case to the right to complete the skull. The remainder of the outside of the band is undecorated. On the inside of the hoop is the inscription ’M.H obt 20 Sep, 1704 with the makers mark JC in gothic style lettering. Another mourning ring with the exact same makes mark has been recor…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AFFADD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of medieval date (c.1400-1500). Description: The ring is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The exterior is engraved with an inscription in black letter script which reads 'Je desir vous Ceruir' which translates to 'I desire to serve you'. Between these words are sprigs of leaves. The interior surface is undecorated. There is a crack to the outer surface.  Measurements: diameter: 19.4mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 2.13g Discussion: The form of this ring along with black letter inscription and foliate de…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-AED526
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger ring (c. AD 1400 – 1500). The band is flat with a rectangular cross section and has been bent with two sides flattened against each other. On the exterior is an incised blackletter inscription with the words alternating with sprigs of foliage and flowers. The outer edges of the band are decorated with a border containing pellets. The inscription may read "autre ne vueil" or “ne vieil autre”, meaning 'desire no other’. Length 25.39 mm, width 10 mm, thickness 5.89 mm and weight 1.93 g. Similar finger rings with blackletter in…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-84DCEB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval inscribed gold posie finger ring dating c. 1650-1800. The ring has a broadly D-shaped cross-section with bevelled internal edges. The external surface is plain and undecorated with a small knick and multiple shallow scratches. The internal surface is inscribed in lower case reading: God alone made us two one followed by a maker's mark RP within a rectangular cartouche. Measurements: external diameter: 22.19mm; width of band: 2.65mm; thickness of band: 1.43mm and weight: 3.30g. The makers mark does not appear to be recorded in the standard …
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-EFA582
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.6mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 19.9mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-EF8930
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.5mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 18.3mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-DABEA0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but warped cast gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1625 - 1800. The object is a finger ring made of a hoop which would have been circular but has now been squashed into an irregular sub-oval shape. The ring has a shallow D-shaped cross-section with a convex outer surface and flat inner surface. The ring is plain barring an inscription on the inner surface of the hoop. This reads “Thine most sure whilst life indured/indures” followed by a makers mark that is the capital letter R Makers Mark in a shield shape stamp. The finger ring is s…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton-on-Fosse CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-74106A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern gold finger ring probably dating from AD 1800 - 1950, and thus too young to be declared as treasure under the 1997 Treasure Act. The ring has a flat hoop of rectangular cross-section. It widens and thickens at the bezel area. A separate elliptical decorated panel appears to have been attached to the outer face of the hoop to form the bezel. The panel has a raised rim surrounding a deeply recessed area, which is decorated with flat topped pellets af varying sizes, bordered by spiral filigree wires. The ring is 21.2mm in diameter, 6.6mm wide and weighs 5.48g. There are no …
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 16th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5FC507
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. 1750 - 1900 AD. Description: The ring is in the style of a stirrup ring, sub-circular in plan with the bezel, shoulders and half of the hoop surviving. The hoop and shoulders are shown by a seam to be created from two separate plates, creating a hollow space between them. This is exposed by a break extending from the shoulder to the middle of the hoop on one side. The hoop is fine, leading up to steep shoulders and a low pointed bezel. Within the bezel is a glass setting, light green in colour and rounded rec…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-5B359A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An 18th century - 19th century gold finger ring, worked into an continuous double loop, resembling a closed S. The face of the ring displays a double-looped effect, formed from a single gold band which has been bent and flattened during the production to form a continuous, curved feature. The band's surface is undecorated. The style of the ring contains an element of Rococo influence (post 1730s), namely its flowing curves and undulations which were popular design elements of that period. The deliberate 'looping' of bands has remained a popular effect howeve…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-0840AB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold and gemstone ring of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The circular hoop of the ring is pointed oval in cross-section and widens slightly at the shoulders where it meets the 'pie dish' bezel, to which they are joined by way of protruding collars. The bezel is sub-lozenge-shaped in plan and in profile, the bottom half being equally as deep as the top. The top half of the bezel has an opening which is bevelled to hold a stone setting. The stone is a green cabochon-cut gemstone, possibly emerald. The size of the stone in compa…
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-489383
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date. Description: The exterior surface of the band is plain and undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic and reads "A's true to thee as death to mee". The inscription is followed by the maker's mark 'WI' in a shield. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some nicks.  Measurements: diameter: 21.76mm; thickness: 1.34mm; width: 3.71mm and weight: 4.7g.  Simila…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9575E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500. The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g. Discussion: The inscription names the three Magi (the …
Created on: Monday 8th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-3778CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (Guirauid Type 9a/ Henig Type IX) of Roman date (c.200-410). Description: The ring is polygonal, however now squashed almost flat, with eight inward curving facets creating pronounced ridges between each one. The ring expands from a relatively narrow band to create an implied bezel. Here, the facets have outward curving outer edges. The surface of the ring is undecorated but is pitted and nicked. It has a matte patina.  Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width (at bezel): 6.7; width (opposite bezel): 2mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 2.31g Discussi…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-26BA36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver gilt Finger Ring of late Medieval date (AD 1400-1500).  The bezel is of the 'iconographic' type, divided in half by a ridge along the long axis to give two slightly concave (fluted) fields and trapezoidal in section. the band narrows and repeating diagonal incised lines forming a ropework band. The inner surface of the band is flat and undecorated. Each of the panels are engraved with a human figure, both with shoulder-length hair, both slightly turned towards the centre. The bodies of both figures have several engraved lines across the …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-26A09A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Finger Ring of Modern date (AD 1927). The object is composed of a rectangular gold band with a flat section. The outer face of the ring is decorated with incised decoration covering the entire outer surface. The decoration is composed of repeating, double, longitudinal lines forming cells within which are various motifs. The motifs are incised and alternate irregularly between cross potent, and a single transversely orientated lozenge with central annulet and radiating lines surrounding. The inner surface is stamped with a makers mark and full hall mark consisting …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WILT-BD6556
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy ring with internal inscription and external decoration dating to c.AD 1400-1500. The ring is circular in plan, although slightly flattened, and rectangular in cross-section. The hoop is of even width throughout, and the exterior is decorated with neatly engraved ornament, worn in places, consisting of six-petalled flowers between three-sprigged branches. The gold is yellow and bright, indicating high purity. The inner surface is engraved with two parallel lines running partway round, between which is a short motto inscribed in Gothic or black-letter script. There …
Created on: Friday 28th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-130F35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold ring with an image of the Virgin and Child etched onto the bezel. The ring has a flat oval bezel with a raised frame around it cast in. Within the bezel is an image, formed by casting and incising (?) of the Virgin and child. The child has a halo and is swaddled. The Virgin is crowned and holds the baby on her right hand side. This image and the bezel runs across the finger. The shoulders of the ring are also decorated, with a loop lower down which progresses with a pattern reminiscent of basket weave that runs up to and frames the bezel. This pattern could alternative…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E9708D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c.1726-1766). Description: The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic and reads 'A true friends gift’. The inscription is accompanied by the maker's mark 'WF' in a rectangle. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some nicks.  Measurements: diameter: 18.8mm; width: 3.5mm…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beaumont-cum-Moze', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-C62F33
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval gold ring, dating from the mid-18th, to mid-19th century, c.1750 to 1850. The ring has a fluted bezel which is formed around the ring’s hoop. The bezel is crushed and the stone is no longer present. The bezel measures 3.39mm high, 6.11mm wide and 2.77mm deep. The ring hoop has a current outer diameter (excluding bezel) of 15.83mm and an inner diameter of 13.65mm, it is circular in cross section. The shoulders of the hoop extend from the bezel and gradually taper from 1.26mm in diameter, to the center point of the band, where it measures 0.79mm in dia…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-6CFAD0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c. 1781-1795). Description: The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic cursive and reads 'God above send peace and love’. After this is two identical maker's marks read 'I.K'. The ring is in the original form. Measurements: Diameter: 20.3mm; width: 2.4mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 1.72g Discu…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Theydon Bois', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-E32C71
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete gold mourning (memento mori) finger ring probably dating from AD 1680. The ring has a D-shaped section with flat interior and convex exterior face. The interior has an inscription reading ‘Prepare to follow me LH 80’ in italic script. The exterior face has the incised image of a skull, missing the top of the head and the lower row of teeth and chin, emphasised with black niello inlay which is missing in places. Dimensions:  External diameter of hoop: 20.29mm; internal diameter of hoop: 18.06mm; thickness: 1.18mm; height: 4.12mm. Weight: 3.20g D…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebchester Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-D76D49
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (mourning/'Memento Mori') of post-medieval date (c.1678). Description: The ring is D-shaped in cross-section, the curved exterior surface engraved with a simplistic forwards-facing skull with incised eyes and triangular-shaped nasal cavity. The rest of the exterior surface is decorated with a now worn crosshatch design. These engraving would have been filled with enamel or niello to stand out against the gold band. The flat interior of the ring is inscribed as follows: 'Whilst you have breath prepare for death ES 16…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B2BDDA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “AS+GOD+WIL+SO+IT+SHAL+BE”. The outside of the ring is undecorated. Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries. Oman (1974, 40-41) suggests that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. For instance, the posy ring WAW-6A903C (2020T387) is dated to 1550-1650, which although has the different inscrip…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-9A0B01
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold Brancaster type Roman finger ring with decorated with a square shaped bezel, dating to about AD350-AD450. The ring is broken and mishapen. The band either side of the bezel is stretched. On one side the ring band turns down 90 degrees before terminating with a break. On the other side the band turns 90 degrees again, though this time the remaining section is bent back on itself. It is not possible to deduce if any part of the ring band is missing, or to confirm its original shape. The profile of the ring band is straight on the inner face and slightly…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cowesby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-41E30E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posey (or posy / posie) ring of late 17th to later 18th century date. The hoop has an internal diameter of 19.7mm, and a D-shaped plano-convex cross section, 5.6mm wide and 2mm thick, with an undecorated exterior. The inscription on the inside of the hoop reads As I love thee God prosper me, in italicised lettering with curlicued serifs and a long s. Just before the inscription is a worn partial maker's mark of [...].L (possibly E.L or G.L) within a rectangular escutcheon (2nd image). The incomplete nature of the mark means that a dateable attribution to a known maker is not…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2F60F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete gold finger ring (mourning) of post-medieval date (c.1650-1720). Description: The ring is circular in plan, although now slightly bent out of shape, and broadly D-shped in cross-section with a prominent central ridge across the circumference. The top and bottom edges of the band are also raised, creating grooves between these and the central ridge. These grooves have traces of or black enamel inlay. The interior surface is smooth.  Measurements: length: 20.5mm; width: 2.2mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.06g Discussion: Finger rings with raised ridges an…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2E1CD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete gold finger ring of early medieval date (c.550-650). Description: The ring is composed of a wide, flat sheet metal band which tapers slightly at the back. The bezel is an extension of the band, implied by its width, in relation to the tapering back, and applied decoration. The bezel is decorated with a central bird-in-flight motif, constructed from five raised cells, three of which are inlaid with cloisonne settings with garnet overlay, and one a white stone while the other is missing its setting. A central square cell forms the bird's body, while triangula…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Harlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-05F799
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring with a single set red cabochon gemstone of Roman date (c. AD 43-200). Description: The band of the finger ring has a plano-convex profile which has been slightly squashed and forms a sub-rectangular hoop. The interior of the band is plain, and the exterior is plain and widens from the shoulders to the bezel which is set with the plain red stone. This ring conforms to the Guiraud Type 2c ring. Dimensions: Length: 28.44mm; Width: 22.88mm; Thickness: 2.15mm; Weight: 3.78g. Discussion: Finger rings conforming to the Guiraud Type 2c category are well-attes…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-057600
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy/posey/posie ring of late 17th to 18th century date. The hoop is 17.7mm in external diameter with an internal diameter around 15.8mm. The hoop has a shallow D-shaped cross section, 0.9mm thick by 2.1mm wide, with plain exterior; the interior has the inscription A token of good will. At the end of the inscription is a stamped maker's mark within a sub rectangular escutcheon (second image); this appears to be a conjoined monogram GI / GH or possibly CH with the second letter being smaller and unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-03B1F4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring. Cast D-section band with a small [length 8mm] incised ‘bezel’ which comprises two dots between curved brackets. The inner side of the band bears a legend in a flowing curvilinear script: LIVE FITT TO DYE D:B., which might be a personal or amatory message, or perhaps a pun. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1750 In view of its material and possible date this object is to be submitted to the Treasure process, ref. 2023 T311. The age and legal status of this object may be established by reference to the existing corpus of fede/posy ring legends. Internal …
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9AB5C8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The slender flat hoop, now bent out of shape slightly, is rectangular in cross-section with an uneven width all the way around, expanding at the bezel. An oval collet, holding a green cabochon-cut gem, is soldered onto the hoop, slightly off-centre. The gemstone, probably an emerald, is slightly faceted on the sides to create a pronounced central ridge. The shoulders of the ring are each engraved crudely with multiple incised lines forming the word MARIA. (III A II I A/ MARIA…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8B1564
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “patience is a vertue”. At the end of the posy is a stamped makers mar SW. The outside of the ring has a series of heavily worn engraved lines that forms the triangular tip of a belt with a buckle behind. A ringer ring that bares the exact same inscription has been recorded on the PAS database at YORYM-8970C6 (2012T167). Unfortunately this example did not benefit from a makes mark, but the ring recorded at LVPL-9EBA23 (2014T533) with the posy 'If love c…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-74C083
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2023 T223 Description: A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1720). The ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The outer edge is plain and the interior bears the inscription: The gift of a real friend in lower case italics. The maker’s marks or further decoration is visible. Dimensions: Diameter 19mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 1g Discussion: Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, a…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-71744B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bright gold posy ring, with only slight distortion to circular form, and one fold in the edge at a point. Slight V section exterior form and flat interior face. Decorated externally with alternating curves around a central 'spine' reminiscent of crude feathering, with a frame at the top and bottom edge. Objects with a comparable decoration include BM 1961,1202.51 and BH-A3F837. Inside is inscribed 'A FRENDES GEFT' in capital letters case, with a four-pointed star between each word.  Posy rings were used as love tokens, with the inscri…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1CE4E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold posy ring. The ring is of D section. The exterior has a floral decoration with curved arc and patterns resembling foilage, and  frame around the diameter top and bottom.. The interior is inscribed 'prefent my affection' in lower case italic script. There is possibly some black enamel present in the lettering.  Posy rings were used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer. Possible parallels for the intricate exterior decoration with top and bottom frame are seen in OXON-FBF56A and LEIC-1ADEDD. There is no record …
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0A1045
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T201. Description:  A complete gold polygonal finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 300. Henig's type IX. The finger ring has a circular hoop formed of eight irregular ovate panels joined at their narrowest points. The finger ring is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.4mm; Width: 4.2mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 2.5. Discussion: Numerous similar polygonal finger rings have been reported as potential Treasure. See: 2016 T912 (SUSS-31AFD6), 2013 T669 (BUC-E7B767), and 2018 T130 (NMS-EA3CBA) which suggests that the distribution of these finger ring…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-E055D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with internal inscription. The band is D-shaped in cross section. The internal inscription on crude upper and lower case lettering reads: Yours in (heart). The heart is a symbol for love. There is a split in the band where it has posiibly been cut to resize it. The exterior is undecorated. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 3 mm width Weight.: 2 g Rachel King of the British Musaum has kindly commented: "I would place this ring as 17th or 18th century on comparison with BM examples. Thinner hoops tend to suggest a date of this range. I can’t see anything…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton & Winkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DE843C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold ring with silver coating on the outer face. The inside of the hoop is flat whilst the outside of the hoop is concave. The middle strip of the outer face is silver or white metal plated and has a cross-hatch pattern all the way around. The inside of the loop is undecorated. There is no maker’s mark. Dimensions: 17.64mm in diameter, 0.13mm in thickness and 0.22g in weight. Discussion: The form and decoration of this ring suggest it dates to the late 19th or 20th century. Conclusion: The age of this ring does not meet the criteria for Treasure unde…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-639089
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T176. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The bezel comprises a raised deep set rectangular ‘box’ with rounded edges which retains a smooth surfaced ovate green stone – possibly an emerald gem or coloured glass. The bezel is slightly raised forming a rim around the stone. The reverse of the bezel is slightly curved and undecorated. Integral rectangular shoulders are present to either side of the bezel, set back in line with the reverse of the ‘box’.  The upper surface of each sho…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6359F8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring, 12.5mm diameter, some distortion to circular form. Flat face interior and slight D section exterior form. Decorated with floral and circular motifs around the exterior, with a frame at the top and bottom edge. Inside is inscribed 'ALL FOR LOVE' in capital letters , the two L's being conflated, with motifs between the words. The ring is exceptionally small and may have been worn by a child. Finder reported inside 14 day limit. As it is >10% precious metal and probably over 300 years old, it is submitted for consideration as Treasu…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CA338D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring. A posy ring with the internal inscription Let vertue be thy guide in italic lettering. There is no maker’s or other mark. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section and is slightly distorted into an oval shape. Dimensions: 21.70 mm x 2.25 mm x 0.80 mm Weight: 1.78 g This inscription is common on rings from the later 17th to mid-18th century. Judy Rudoe of the British Museum has noted that in the absence of a makers mark there is insufficient evidence to confirm that the ring was over 300 years old when fond in 2021 (pers comm 18/11/2022).
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B46BBF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2023 T131 Description:  A complete gold ‘stirrup’ finger ring dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1100-1400). The ring consists of a thick circular hoop that is D-shaped in section. The hoop rises to a pointed bezel set with a turquoise cabochon. Dimensions: Diameter 22.6mm; length 24.5mm; thickness 1mm; weight 7.23g Discussion: Finger rings with a pointed bezel are referred to as ‘stirrup-shaped’ rings and were popular in England from the middle of the 12th century for at least three hundred years (Egan and Pritchard (1991: 326). They wer…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-0EDD9C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A near complete gold finger ring with rectangular bezel whose stone is missing. The bezel has rectangular base that is c.6.4mm long and 5.6mm wide. This has a near vertical 2.5mm high collar that with a slightly in turned upper lip which would have held a stone or gem in place. However, the space within is now empty barring chipped grey material (possibly solder). This bezel is flanked on its narrow edges by two boxed shoulders each being3.3mm long, 1.6mm high and c0.9mm deep. Beyond these boxes is the hoop. This is a shallow D-shape in cross section with a pronoun…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-C15CFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval, gold gem-set finger ring dating to the 14th century. The ring has a small bezel that is square in plan and diamond-shaped in profile. The top half of the bezel is shaped into a four-sided pyramid, that has a four-sided pointed diamond embedded that the apex.  The lower half of the bezel has four tapering sides that terminate at a flat base. Flanking the sides of the lower section are thin rectangular tabs that led to the hoop with is formed from a simple undecorated circular cross-section band. Similar finger rings have been reported as Treasure including 2021 T193 …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-2922A8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly distorted gold finger-ring with external black-letter inscription, of 15th-century date. The finger-ring is complete and comprises a flat broad band that is engraved on the exterior with highly accomplished floral forms.  The decoration consists of six alternating triangular panels. Each panel displays the flower of a lily. These have a central upright stamen that is detailed with crosshatching, encompassed by the petals of the flower which open in a V-shape at the front to expose the centre of the flower. The sides curve out slightly and the rear e…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ross-On Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-262206
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but distorted wound wire or 'plaited' gold finger ring of Late Saxon date c. AD 900-1100. The ring is formed of three thick lengths of circular-sectioned gold wire, which have been plaited to form the bezel and shoulders. The strands have been beaten together at their lower edge as can be seen in detail, these terminals would have originally overlapped at the base to form a hoop but the ring has subsequently been opened and straightened, with one of the gold twisted strands becoming broken in the process. Wound wire rings of copper-alloy, silver and gold form are …
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tidenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7CD0D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T41. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The posy ring is circular, though now slightly distorted, with a D-shaped section. The outer surface bears moulded decoration comprising five rectangular panels of curvilinear scrollwork and one square panel with comma-like scrollwork. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with two lines of capitalised Roman text reading "BE TRV TIL DEATHE AND SO // SHAL I’. Each word I separated by a small cross. A vine-like scroll design is present afte…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-562CF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold posy ring dating to the 17th-18th century. The ring is made from a D-shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face is undecorated. The inner face has an incised italic inscription, most of which is in lower case, reading 'Knitt in one by christ alone'. Measurements:  20.87 mm in diameter; band 5.14 mm width and 1.91 mm thick. Weight: 2.91g The practice of exchanging Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th …
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-53B8DB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but slightly squashed Post Medieval cast gold gilt finger ring. The ring is made of a circular hoop squashed into a slight oval shape with an ornamental bezel. The bezel is 6.8mm wide and c17.7mm long. It depicts a pair of clasped hands over a small heart, the top of which projects from the upper edge of the hands. Each hand is marked with an elaborate lace-like ruffed cuff. The hoop extends from either cuff and has a shallow D-shaped cross section with a convex front and flat reverse. The hoop is 2.5mm wide and 0.9mm thick. The interior surface of the f…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-54BB84
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Heavy but small gold finger-ring set with an intaglio engraved with a horse facing right (left in impression). The ring is of Guiraud's type 2c and Henig's type II. The hoop is biconvex in cross-section, flaring from a minimum of 2.6mm wide and 2.2mm thick at the point furthest from the bezel into smooth, undecorated shoulders which in turn swell into the oval bezel. The oval intaglio is pale brown in colour. It is raised from the surface of the bezel and its sides are sloped and rounded, exploiting the layered nature of the stone so that the horse is cut ag…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-EFFE19
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring (Henig II/ Guiraud type 2A) of Roman date (c. 43-200).  Description: The ring is broken at the narrowest part of the hoop, opposite the bezel, and is misshapen. The hoop is pointed oval in cross section, thickening and widening gradually towards the shoulders which merge to create the bezel. The bezel has an oval recess for a now missing setting. The surface of the ring is textured by rippling in the gold as well as scuffing and scratching.  Measurements: Length: 37.6; width (at bezel): 8.5mm; thickness …
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Assington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EF5BA8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (posy) of post-medieval date (c.1650-1750). Description: The ring is broadly D-shaped in cross section. The exterior surface carries an etched decorative design consisting of two parallel zig-zagging lines which create rows of triangles pointing inwards from both edges of the band. At the base of each triangle is a small punched triangular impression. The inscription on the interior of the ring is in italics and reads 'Though [...]e accept it'. The ring is squashed, obscuring some of the inscription, and is split throug…
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-05F82C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete, but now squashed, gold finger-ring (mourning ring) of early- to mid-18th-century date. It has a rectangular bezel for a now missing setting. The bezel's long sides have been squashed in. The exterior is decorated with a pair of grooves that run all around. The hoop remains attached at one end of the bezel, but has been folded and partially torn at the junction, but has become detached at the other. At the end where the hoop remains attached it has been bent under the bezel, and squashed up towards it. Around halfway along the other part of the hoop has been pus…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-74FEFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold iconographic ‘Five Wounds of Christ’ finger ring of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1500. Description: The finger ring comprises five equal-sized oval panels with rectangular cross sections interspersed with vertical rectangular bars with square cross sections. It has a plain interior face and decorated exterior face. Although severely worn, each panel features a different incised image. One panel features a central incised heart within a worn scalloped border; another has a centrally incised crucifix; another features some decoration consistent with the Chr…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-1BD43B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold finger-ring of stirrup shaped form with additional decoration on the external surface of the shoulders. This finger-ring is complete and just subtlety squashed out of shape. It weighs 1.37g, has a height of 22.7mm, width of 19.7mm, thickness of 2.3mm. The hoop is a sub-circular shape the base bent over to one side on the plane of the circumference. The base of the hoop has a 'D' shaped cross-section of 0.6mm thickness. To the sides of the hoop the cross-section thickness is 1.1mm. The top of the hoop expands to form a triangular bezel, which accounts f…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-0B34EE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2022 T1236 A gold finger ring / 'posie ring'/ 'posy ring' with an incised inscription on the interior face and chased and moulded decoration on the exterior dated to the later post medieval period (c. 1650-1750 AD). The finger-ring is formed from a very slight (narrow) D shaped section hoop of gold, originally being circular in plan now a crushed and distorted oval. The exterior of the ring is neatly decorated with evenly spaced hearts and foliate scrolls. The internal surface of the band has an incised inscription in a loose italic hand. In ita…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-9D7CC4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval finger ring with external inscription and foliate decoration dating from AD 1400 - 1500. The inscription is in dense blackletter script and probably reads: Je le veul which is medieval French and can perhaps be translated as "I wish/want it". This can be interpreted as a love motto. The three words are each embellished with leaves and buds and there are three panels of oblique grooves arrange alternately with the words. The hoop is rectangular and flat in cross-section and is plain on the inner face. The hoop is slightly distorted. It is 17.1mm diameter, …
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Romanby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-8C812A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (circa AD 1650-1750). The object is composed of a circular and which has a pronounced D shaped section. The outer surface of the band is undecorated, which the inner surface bears the inscription: Harts content cannot repent. The makers mark is stamped and reads 'JR' in relief within a rectangular recess. The makers name is unknown (see Goldsmith JR | British Museum) but is believed to have been active during the 17th-18th Century. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.71mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8BECF5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold Finger ring of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1700). The object is composed of a circular band, slightly distorted, likely due to post depositional agencies. The band is D shaped in section, with an undecorated inner surface, and no visible join. The outer surface is decorated with two pairs of raised circumferential ridges and a single, central beaded circumferential band. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.40mm, Width: 3.94mm, Thickness: 0.86mm, Weight: 1.3g Discussion: This ring is extremely similar to BERK-B199E6 (2016 T921). Sadly…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-8713A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T1194 Description A complete gold posy ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The hoop is circular and D-shaped in section. The exterior presents incised decoration of floral designs and a hound chasing a hare. The hound is bounding and has pointed ears, long tail and outstretched legs; two small fragments of white enamel survive in the front legs. The hound is flanked either side by a four petalled flower. Following the flowers is two bunched branches with leaves and a four petalled flower with trefoil petals; each flower flanks a bounding …
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-CDAFBE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Large gold finger-ring with internal posy inscription and external decoration. The hoop is of even width throughout, and the exterior has a bold groove around either edge, with a convex surface in between. This is decorated with neatly engraved ornament, worn in places, consisting of oblique reserved strips (strapwork) between engraved lozenges each containing a five-petalled flower or rose in the centre, with stems and leaves filling the narrower corners. The diagonal lines give a twisted or cabled effect to the outside. The flatter (but still slightly convex) …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-CAF597
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy finger-ring with black enamel inlay decoration. The finger-ring weighs 4.25g. The band that forms the circular hoop has a 'D' shaped cross-section being convexly curved on the outer surfaces. The width of the hoop is 4.2mm and the thickness of the band is 1.5mm. The hoop has an external diameter of 20.1mm. The internal surface of the hoop is inscribe by incised lettering that reads: Doucas Scott ob 16 Sep 1717 ae(ligated) 160(unclear punch-stamped mark). The 'ob 16 Sep 1717' is the date that someone passed away and 'Scott' is…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-B8CD48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mishapen thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Hoop width: 1.3 mm Hoop thickness: 0.7 mm Length: 21.0 mm Width: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.5 g. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1722. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-E72D88
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete Post Medieval gold finger ring dating to circa 1550-1700. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The exterior edge is plain and there is no maker’s mark. On the interior edge is the inscription: ‘THE x GYFT x OF x A x FRIND. The inscription is rendered in Roman block capitals. Diameter: 17.6 mm; Width: 3mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 2.30g. Discussion: Gold posy (or posie) rings were a popular form of finger ring in use between the 16th to 18th centuries AD. Without the benefit of a maker’s mark stamped onto the ring, they …
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E725DB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A gold Post Medieval posey finger ring dating to circa AD 1650-1800. The hoop is D-shaped in section with a floral motif in relief. On the flat inside edge is an inscription rendered in cursive reading: I mourne with silence. Diameter: 17.2mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness: 1.6mm; Weight: 3.05g. Discussion: Exchanging posie or posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date t…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.