2288 - Medieval Silver Ring with Crosses. Circa 1100-1250 A.D. The hoop with three central evenly-spaced square panels with incised decoration and niello inlay, the central panel with an engraved square border and a cross within a smaller square border of niello inlay, the two outer panels with a thicker engraved saltire cross within a square border made of incised lines. See the Portable Antiquities Scheme nos. DUR-302851, LANCUM-E195C6, for similar examples. 1.70 grams, 21.45 mm overall, 19.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (7/8 in.).

Medieval Silver Ring with Crosses. Circa 1100-1250 A.D. The hoop with three central evenly-spaced square panels with incised decoration and niello inlay, the central panel with an engraved square border and a cross within a smaller square border of niello inlay, the two outer panels with a thicker engraved saltire cross within a square border made of incised lines. See the Portable Antiquities Scheme nos. DUR-302851, LANCUM-E195C6, for similar examples. 1.70 grams, 21.45 mm overall, 19.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (7/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on 21st September 2023; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference number 2025T49, disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-3F6C05. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.