File:Post medieval fede ring (plan, front) (FindID 209894).jpg
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[edit]Post medieval fede ring (plan, front) | |||
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Photographer |
Birmingham Museums Trust, Duncan, 2008-02-24 21:02:55 |
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Title |
Post medieval fede ring (plan, front) |
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Description |
English: Date: 17th c.
Description: Fede ring - flat band with undulating peaks and troughs to create a snake-like appearance. The bezel is two hands clasped and crowned with what appears to be a fleur-delys. Traces of gilding are visible on the exterior and interior surfaces. A crack is present on the shoulder to the right of the bezel. The hoop is slightly misshapen. Discussion: Fede (Italian meaning 'faith') rings were a popular love token ttom 12th century and remained so well into 19th century. The hands joined symbolised the love and faith between two people and often you fmd sitting between the hands a heart. Metal content: The precious metal content fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. N. Awais-Dean The British Museum 05.07.07 Weight. 4.04g; maximum diameter 2.4mm. |
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Depicted place | (County of findspot) Staffordshire | ||
Date |
between 1600 and 1700 date QS:P571,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,+1600-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1700-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 |
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FindID: 209894 Old ref: WMID-479A04 Filename: Julian lee treas ring copy.jpg |
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https://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/download/id/166413 Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/166413/recordtype/artefacts archive copy at the Wayback Machine Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/209894 |
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