Record ID: NMS-C872E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy ring with a shallow D-sectioned band which is undecorated externally, and inscribed internally In thy sight is my delight followed by a stamped maker's mark within a square, possibly JD. The D is clear, but the first letter of the maker's mark is less certain. The band is now distorted, and slightly damaged at points along the edges. The inscription can be found in the British Museum collections, AF.1301, dated 17th-18th Century. The maker's mark does not appear in any of the standard resources. 17th - 18th century. Width of band 4mm. Weight 2.89g. Original diameter …
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.