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Finder
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County
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Date Recorded
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Captain Swing
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WORCESTERSHIRE
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Sat August 5, 2006
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Recorded By
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Views
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Validated by
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Captain Swing
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1178
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Rod Blunt
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Material
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Size (mm)
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Date
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Copper alloy
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18mm x 7mm
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Circa 15th century
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Description:
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The bezel and shoulders only of a late medieval signet ring. The bezel is circular and has a Lombardic 'H' between a trifoliate spray on the left and a palm branch on the right, all within a circular linear border.
It is likely that 'H' is the initial of the owner's Christian name.
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Keywords:
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Finger Ring
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Object Type:
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Finger ring
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Object Classification:
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Signet
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Object Sub-classification:
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Object Description:
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Object Inscription:
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H
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Period:
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Medieval
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Date Range:
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Circa 15th century
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Primary Material:
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Copper alloy
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Additional Material:
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Method of Manufacture:
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Cast and engraved
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Surface Treatment:
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Condition:
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Weight (grams):
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Size (mm):
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18mm x 7mm
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References:
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John Cherry, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue, Part 1, pp. 40-46.
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Captain Swing
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Record creation date:
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5 August 2006
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Findspot:
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Near Malvern
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County:
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WORCESTERSHIRE
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Captain Swing
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Metal Detector Used:
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Laser Powermax
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Record validated by:
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Rod Blunt
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Registered: January 2006