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c. 1500 - 1650
Frisby-on-the-Wreake
Silver-gilt finger ring. The ring is decorated on the outer surface with a frieze showing a fox being chased by a hound. This is flanked by scrolls and two horned masks. The internal surface of the ring is inscribed with 'IN TIME MAY I'.
Poesy rings have a short inscription on Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
c. 1500 - 1650
Kirby Bellars
A gold poesy ring with a delicate geometric design, which may have once held enamel. The interior of the finger-ring bears the inscription 'A FRENDES GYFT'.
Poesy rings have a short inscription on their inner surface. They were popular during the 15th to the 17th centuries as lovers' gifts.
Find out more about this object on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
c. 1500 - 1700
Hoby with Rotherby
A gold ring with a coat of arms featuring a saltire, Latin cross, lions with crowns and shields.
Find out more about this object on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
c. 1600 - 1700
Hoby with Rotherby
Silver-gilt dress hook with female portrait. They were used to hold dresses together or hold up hems.
Find out more about this object on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
c. 1650 - 1700
Grimston
Each one depicts clasped hands below a crown and above a flaming heart.
Cufflinks with this design are considered to have originally been produced to commemorate the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza (1662) but continued to be used as a general symbol of love and/or marriage.
Find out more about this object on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
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