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Find Spot MPM1579 - Post-Medieval posy ring, Fratton

Summary

A Post-Medieval gold posy ring, probably 17th century, found in 2013.

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Full Description

A Post-Medieval gold posy ring, probably 17th century in date and inscribed on the inside of the hoop:*BE.TRVE.TO.THY.FRYNDE. (The stops being triangular punches).The exterior of the hoop is keyed all over to take enamel, with traces of a green enamel remaining. Flanking each edge is a narrow flange.The hoop of the ring is 3.12mm wide and D-shaped in cross-section (being 0.89mm thick). It has a diameter of 16.27mm and weighs 1.20g. Found in a garden in 2013.

Declared treasure trove. Purchased by Portsmouth Museum Service. Accession No: 2015/131


Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2003-2015, Portable Antiquities Scheme (Index). SPM283.

Portsmouth Museum Service, N/A, Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database (Index). SPM424.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- SPM283 Index: Portable Antiquities Scheme. 2003-2015. Portable Antiquities Scheme.
  • --- SPM424 Index: Portsmouth Museum Service. N/A. Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Finds (1)

  • FINGER RING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Location

Grid reference SU 65 01 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM