Record ID: DUR-89E5A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring dating from the 2nd to 5th century (c.AD150-450) The ring comprises a D-section hoop and flat, oval bezel with pronounced (2mm) knobbed shoulders. The hoop is 1.1mm thick and 22.45mm diameter; the oval bezel is 14.55 x 16.5mm x 1.1mm thick. The ring appears to have been cast as a single piece and finished with a file. The surface is rough and shiny brass-coloured except in small patches where a darker material is visible. The quality is rough with tool marks clearly showing. The bezel has an incised intaglio design of a long-eared hare ru…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st July 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-5D2E3D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval gold inscribed 'posy' finger ring probably dating to the 18th Century. The plain hoop is bent and twisted and and the band has a plano-convex cross-section. It is plain and undecorated on the external surface. The inside surface is flat with an engraved inscription reading 'A token of my love', in lower case lettering with serifs but with a capital A. The left hand upright of the A is double barred. Measurements: length: 23.24mm; width of band: 3.44mm; thickness of band: 0.91mm and weight: 2.39g. Posie or Posy rings were a popular form of fin…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-212BDD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy/posey/posie ring with a plano convex sectioned hoop, 2.4mm wide and 0.7mm thick and of 15.6mm internal diameter. The outside curved edge is undecorated, the flat inside is engraved "Thy vertue is thy honnor". There is a worn mark of a single lowercase closed loop letter g in a rectangular or scutiform escutcheon (second image). The style of the lettering is generally consistent with rings from the 17th and 18th century.
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-994BCE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T774 A complete gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650 - 1750. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The band is thin. The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading ‘Love is the bond of peace’. The inscription is heavily worn and a deep gouge obscures most of the word ‘bond’. There is no visible makers’ mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 13mm; Width: 0.6mm; Weight: 0.9g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at bet…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ampleforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-AC8381
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posy/posey/posie ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop, 3.6mm wide and 1.1mm thick and of 19mm internal diameter. The outside curved edge is undecorated, the flat inside is engraved with "Derect our wayes Lord all our days". There is a worn date late of a gothic lower case e in an unclear escutcheon and possibly another unclear mark (2nd picture). The style of the lettering is generally consistent with rings from the 17th and 18th century.
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-1E89E7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold inscribed post-medieval posy finger ring dating c. AD1650-1750. The circular hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and undecorated on the external surface of the band. The interior of the band is inscribed ' God unite our harts arights'. The text is set between a pair of incised parallel guide-lines. The lettering is separate with serifs and long loops on the 'd' and 'h' and flowing loops on the 'g'. The ring is in very good condition and undamaged. Measurements: diameter: 21.03 mm; width of band: 4.68mm; thickness of band: 1.65mm and wei…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlehampton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8BD3F7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring with Gothic black letter inscription of Medieval date c. AD1300 -1500. The ring is circular with a concave outer surface and flat internal surface. The external surface is decorated with incised decoration of scrolling with three oval panels divided by opposing crescents. Each panel contains a single word reading: "a mon amye" which translates "to/for my beloved". There are traces of white enamel in one recess of the panel containing "a". The internal surface is plain and undecorated. Measurements: diameter: 20.94mm; thickness: 1.57mm and weight…
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chalvington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6F8DC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T20 Description: A complete gold finger ring dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1350-1500). The ring is in the form of a posy ring and is roughly circular in shape. The center of the band slightly waisted and externally bears a design and inscription inscribed in blackletter script. The inscription reads ‘en bon an’ which is French for ‘a good year’. The inscription is divided by sprigs of foliage headed by four petalled flower. The edges of the ring have a beaded border. The band interior is plain. Dimensions: Diameter 18.87mm; width 5.35…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FB2051
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold and gem seal matrix finger ring dating from AD 1200 - 1300, with a reused Roman intaglio set in the bezel, dating from 100 BC - AD 75. The ring has a large oval bezel, with the intaglio set in the centre, apparently flush with the surface. It is surrounded by a flat field of gold forming a border on which is engraved an inscription in lombardic lettering: "+ PENSE . DE MOY P:". This translates as 'Think of Me P' in Medieval French; presumably the P is the initial of the owner if the ring was used as a signet ring, or the giver if the ring was given with amatory in…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: DEV-2D6A14
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval to early post medieval silver "fede" ring. The band is flattened in cross section, becoming D-shaped at the moulded bezel, which is formed in the shape of two clasped hands. The fingers are outlined with deep grooves, and the two thumbs clasp so that the rear hand's thumb is visible while the thumb of the front hand with outlined fingers is not. The veins on the inside of the rear hand's wrist are also clearly outlined as a deep central channel, and both wrists are shown as tapering before flaring to the regular section of the band as a whole. The rear hand is al…
Created on: Sunday 23rd August 2020
Last updated: Friday 25th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-063E3A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, gold, post-medieval posy finger ring with chased inscription on inner band dating to the 16th century. The annular band is D shaped in section. The outer face is smooth and undecorated. The interior face is inscribed with a motto in English and reads + I - MEANE - RYGHT -. The script is stylistically similar to inscriptions known from the 16th century. In general Roman capitals began to be used for inscriptions on posy rings from the mid-16th century, italics becoming more popular by the mid-17th century (Oman 1974, p. 40 - 41). There is no maker's mark. While ther…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3B1132
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2020T394 Description: An incomplete post medieval gilt silver posy finger-ring dating to the late 17th to early 18th century. The ring is roughly circular in shape but is slightly compressed. A small portion of the ring is missing. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section and has an undecorated exterior. The interior of the hoop is inscribed with ‘In trust be Just’. No hallmarks are visible. Dimensions: Diameter: 23mm *Measurements provided by the finder. Discussion: Posy rings were popular during the 16th and 17th centuries as love tokens. Most a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6D70A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description Small complete gold posy ring with traces of ?red enamel. The narrow band of flattened D cross section is externally engraved with a floral wreath pattern, in four segments, each having a central stem and symmetrically opposed leaves. The inner face is engraved with legend + I · AM · EVER · ONE in seriffed Roman capitals, with crosslets between words. The hoop is misshapen, with an internal diameter of 17.8 x 16.4mm; band width 5.7mm; band thickness of 2.3mm; thickness 0.6-0.7mm; weight 1.35g. Discussion Posy rings were popular love token…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BDDAD8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold finger ring with internal posy (also poesy or posie) inscription. The ring is in good condition with no distortion. The cross-section is D-shaped and the exterior of the ring is plain. The posy reads, in a serifed script, ‘Godly love will not remove’ followed by two dashes placed one above the other and a stamped upper-case B which is interpreted as a maker’s mark. The ring dates from the Post-Medieval period, c. AD1600-1900. Dimensions: External diameter: 22mm; internal diameter: 19mm; width: 3mm; weight: 7.49g. Discussion: Posy ri…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aythorpe Roding', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-5637A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold 'fede' ring dating to the Post Medieval Period c. AD 1620-1730. The band is D shaped in cross-section and plain on the inside with no inscription or marks. The external surface is decorated with incised foliate scrollwork. Central to the design are a pair of incised clasped hands, each with wide cuffs and puffy sleeves. The rest of the band is decorated with three, evenly spaced, five petalled flowers which appear to have traces of black enamel remaining in the recesses of the petals. Each flower and the sleeves of the hands are connected with incised scrolling fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-795EAF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver-gilt fede finger ring, dating to the Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval period (AD1400-1600). The finger ring has a moulded bezel comprising of two clasped hands around a central heart, surmounted by a tiara or crown. A transverse, moulded ridge separates the bezel from the shoulders, the other side of which is half of a quatrefoil flower. The hoop is decorated with a design of four openwork ovals alternating with three quatrefoil flowers. Traces of gilding can be seen on the exterior surface. The internal surface is flat and devoid of gilding, deco…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-655EFF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T1125. Description: A complete, late Medieval gold finger ring dating to c. AD 1400-1500. It is an annular band, with a D-shaped section, engraved on the exterior with a French inscription in Gothic black-letter style. The interior is plain. A quatrefoil motif, flanked by a pair of palm leaves, inverted on the right side, marks the start of the text. It reads: DE TOUT MON CUER ("With all my heart") There are palm leaves between the first three words; the first two point down and to the left, the third down and to the right. Before the final word, a palm leav…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-F06BF3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE: 2019 T953 A complete gold finger ring, of Post-Medieval date, dating to AD 1702. It is sub-annular in shape, with a D-shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The interior bears an inscription: it has a central pair of interlinking love hearts, to the left of which is are the letters "R:F" with a letter "J" above the central colon; to the right is the date "1702". A stamped maker's mark is present to the left of the inscription. The maker's mark is square in shape and bears a monogrammed letter R or K. Dimensions: Diameter (external): 20.7mm, diameter (i…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E2C775
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie or posy' dating to the 17th century. Description: The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads '__In begin so let us end' it is followed by the makers mark 'WG'. The beginning of the inscription may be missing but it isn't certain. The band shows some abrasion with small nicks around the loop. Measurements: 20.76mm in diameter, 3.13mm wide, band is 1.29mm thick and 2.6g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posy rings were a popular form of fi…
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0A0DAC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver clasped hands finger ring. Treasure Case: 2019 T817. Description: A complete post medieval, silver 'fede' finger ring. The bezel depicts two hands clasped together, the details of the fingers are picked out with shallow incised lines. Flanking the hands on both sides are rectangular shaped cuffs. The cuffs are decorated with incised traverse lines, one at the top and two lines at the bottom. The band details four incised lines positioned to create a diamond shape pointing down the band, followed by two stipples on each side of the band. The band is worn, leaving the …
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.