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« on: September 15, 2007, 01:21:43 AM »

Preston, East Yorkshire: Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring





Finder: Mr D Everingham
Date of discovery: June 2002
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a
metal-detector.
Description: Medieval silver-gilt �fide� ring, showing
clasped hands beneath a crown. The band is decorated
with geometrical motifs.
Disposition: Disclaimed; returned to finder.
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Date: 15th century
Finder: Mr M Hammond
Date of discovery: January 2002
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a
metal-detector.
Description: A silver-gilt finger-ring, the hoop is
formed of two joined hands originally surmounted by
a crown which has largely broken off. The engraved
decoration might relate to the wounds of Christ.
Disposition: Disclaimed; returned to finder.
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Finder: Mrs L Day
Date of discovery: March 2002
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a
metal-detector.
Description: A medieval finger-ring consisting of a
simple band with raised borders. It is inscribed with
the names of the three magi: *YASPAR � MELCHIOR
� BALTASAR.
Discussion: The names of the magi were believed to
have curative powers in the Middle Ages. They were
considered especially effective in cases of epilepsy.
Disposition: Kirklees Cultural Services.
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