Nantwich Museum has launched a new fundraising campaign to buy gold Medieval and Post-Medieval rings.
The Medieval Gold and Turquoise Ring was discovered by members of the Crewe and Nantwich Metal Detecting Society near the mere in the grounds of Combermere Abbey.
The find is described as a magnificent ring with inset turquoise stone which, apart from being an uncommon gem for this age of ring, is larger than other examples.
The Post-Medieval Gold Posy Ring was found in Audlem.
The exterior of the ring has been decorated with flowers, including a flower head, a stalk with long thin leaves, all emanating from a pair of rounded leaves embedded in a horseshoe-shaped bed.
The interior of the band is inscribed, reading “Not value but vertue”.
A Museum spokesperson said: “The acquisitions cold enhance the Museum’s “Treasures of Nantwich” exhibition, which has been developed over the years to include Roman, Saxon and Tudor artefacts.
“If you can help with a donation, no matter how small, to enable us to purchase these rings, this will be hugely appreciated.”
Donations can be made through the museum website at https://nantwichmuseum.org.uk/donate/
The museum in Pillory Street is open from 10am – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday. Entry is free to the museum.
For further information contact: Nantwich Museum on [email protected] or telephone 01270 627104.
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