What’s on at Nantwich Museum – Appeal
Appeal to Purchase Two Beautiful Historic Rings
Medieval Gold and Turquoise Ring
Nantwich Museum has the opportunity to acquire this beautiful ring discovered by members of the Crewe and Nantwich Metal Detecting Society in the reed bed field near the mere in the grounds of Combermere Abbey. The find is a magnificent ring with inset turquoise stone which, apart from being an uncommon gem for this age of ring, is larger than other examples.
Post-Medieval Gold Posy Ring
Discovered in Audlem, the exterior of this 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”.
Pictured is the Medieval Gold and Turquoise ring.
Appeal for Donations
These lovely rings, both discovered locally, would enhance the Museum’s “Treasures of Nantwich” collection (displayed in our ‘treasure chest’ for all to see), which has been developed over the years and includes Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Tudor artefacts. Museum Manager Kate Dobson said “We hope we can find the money to ensure that these beautiful rings can be retained and displayed in Nantwich for the public to enjoy”.
To purchase these rings we will need to raise about £2700. If you can help with a donation, no matter how small, this will be hugely appreciated. Donations can be made through the Museum’s website here.
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