Record ID: LANCUM-BBE044
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring. 18th century in date. Voided decoration consists of crosses divided by two double lines, and a line design within a box (possibly flowered pattern). There is a damaged bezel which remains as a knop with a trace of gold gilt around it. This gilt can also be seen at various points around the hoop. There is no inscription. Rings from this period are generally referred to as 'fairground rings' and may have been bought from small traders at fairs or markets (Bailey 1997 page 30).
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-BBD083
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a1.Plate 49. There is triangular openwork at the catchplate end of the bow. The catchplate has three decorative equidistant line ridges on the reverse. At the foot there is a small semi circular knop projecting upwards from the bow. The bow is arched and comes to a tapered point at the catchplate. At the head of the bow there is a raised portion of ribbed decoration. It is typical fibula form at the wings. The hinged pin is in tact and attached to the bow via the lugs w…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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