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This thin gold ring is embellished on the exterior with repeated scrolls of foliate engraving. The engraving is significantly worn.
rings (jewelry)
finger rings
Ring
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
1400
Unknown
1/8 (W), 7/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.2199
1800-1899 (This type of decoration was quite popular on gold hoop rings for centuries. Without a mark or inscription it is difficult to narrow down the date range.)
Title Orange stone fob Accession Number 1971.900
Title 4 - Set of charms Accession Number 1971.1368.1
Title Beaded choker Accession Number 1971.1369.1
Title Beaded choker Accession Number 1971.1369.2
Title Beaded choker Accession Number 1971.1369.3
Title Agate ring Accession Number 1971.2197
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1971.2198
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1971.2199
Title Gold hair ring Accession Number 1971.2200
Title Gold chain necklace Accession Number 1971.2201
Title Birth of Venus cameo Accession Number 1971.2202 ab
Title Cuff buttons Accession Number 1971.2203 ab
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