Finger ring with inscription
This silver ring has a plain exterior but on the inside are engraved the words “KEPE THY PROMIES”, meaning ‘keep your promise’. It was probably a betrothal or wedding ring, with the message only known to its wearer.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 36/2018
- Collection Class
- Devon archaeology
- Collection Area Region
- Northern Europe
- Material
- silver
- Common Name
- finger ring with inscription
- Simple Name
- ring (finger)
- Inscription Transcription
- KEPE THY PROMIES
- Period Classification
- Tudor (1500-1603); Stuart (1603-1714)
- Production Year Low
- 1500
- Production Year High
- 1700
