Old Ring

[BIENER]

Got out for a couple hours and found a old brass ring with the glass still intact. It's in great shape for it's age.




While walking along I found this nice looking arrowhead.





On the way out I stumbled along this 1883 IHC!



Nice day to be out.

 

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[CRUSADER]

I don't see any indication of be soldered but here are a few pics.

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I need to do a little research.
However, the metal looks bronze, the form & casting is correct for a circa 1680-1720 type. Common for these to have Stuart Crystal or glass/paste inserts. Sometimes called trade rings when turning up in Canadian/US context.

 

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[CRUSADER]

Here is another example that I found the other day in the same general area that appears to be soldered together.View attachment 1435455View attachment 1435456

Could these be wedding rings? The pics seem to reveal a little gold plating?

This is very different, notice the metal is more brass like & was gold plated, this indeed is late 19th C.

 

[park pirate]

Sure looks old congrats...

 

[deershed]

Nice finds!!
Love finding those old brass/copper rings!!

 

[Stretch Da Truth]

Congrats on the nice finds!
Good assortment of goodies.

 

[BIENER]

I need to do a little research.
However, the metal looks bronze, the form & casting is correct for a circa 1680-1720 type. Common for these to have Stuart Crystal or glass/paste inserts. Sometimes called trade rings when turning up in Canadian/US context.

Any additional information would be much appreciated.

 

[Davers]

Like I always say, that makes little difference, unless you told me it was found in context in a sealed archaeological layer.

Not saying it is 17th C yet, need more photo's, but it is a very similar, form, stone & manufacture.

The Ring could have been owned or in a Family for a couple generations then lost in the 1800's , You Never Know.

I have never found a 'For Sure' Point in my life. I will be a Banner Day for me when I do.

Nice condition on the Indian Princess as well.

 

[ClovisOak]

Nice Finds, I agree with Crusader 17th-18th century Fur trade ring. Whatever site you are on must have been a significant area to have all that history!

 

[CRUSADER]

Any additional information would be much appreciated.

https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/753376
I would be able to get more records but the best database, UKDFD is going though an upgrade. I was pretty sure before I looked, so my 90% is a 100% right now.
Congrats on an oldie.

 

[CRUSADER]

OK a couple more;
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/140653
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/559350
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/549182
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/475116
Convinced yet?

 

[CRUSADER]

The Ring could have been owned or in a Family for a couple generations then lost in the 1800's , You Never Know.

I have never found a 'For Sure' Point in my life. I will be a Banner Day for me when I do.

Nice condition on the Indian Princess as well.

Of course I never assume it was lost at the time. I only try & make accurate IDs first not assumptions based on the other finds or the Site. Victorian Rings sometimes had Roman Intaglios.
This circa 1650-1750 (wider range than I first thought) is just 1 clue, now it's down to the OP to find more. The more clues, the stronger the theories become & we all like working in theories or speculation just like the Archies do. But they need to start with a grain of truth.

 

[BIENER]

Wow, I never would have know. Thanks for the information.

 

[CRUSADER]

Wow, I never would have know. Thanks for the information.

Oldest ever find?

 

[BIENER]

Yes, by 100-150 years . Thanks again!