A book a lot of collectors have been waiting for!

This will fill a particular and significant  gap in the literature and  be especially welcomed by collectors.

A comprehensive guide to common finger rings between the Bronze Age and post-medieval periods.

Included are over 450 pictures and descriptions of frequently encountered types;

along with instructions for cleaning and conservation, and a detailed glossary of relevant terms.

This book fills a conspicuous gap in research in English into these precious mementos of times past.

Previous studies are mostly limited to “higher-end” rings of precious metals and stones;

with little mention of pieces comprised of base metals and low grade silver alloy.

These artifacts are being increasingly unearthed and sold on international markets:

a recent tally of ancient, Roman, Byzantine and medieval rings on ebay alone totaled almost 10,000 items! 

This guide describes their composition, structure and imagery; thus providing merchants, collectors and researchers

 with an invaluable reference on artifacts that, until now, have largely gone unexamined.

Ancient Rings: An Illustrated Collector’s Guide

Author: T.N. Pollio

Format: soft cover (7 x 10)

Pages: 180

Bibliographic Info: 473 photos, glossary, notes, bibliography, index

Hard copies available from:

Amazon.uk

Amazon.com

Or directly from the publisher, McFarland Books

Ebook now available from Google Play.

Price: 55.00 GBP