This group of gold finger-rings and silver groats was discovered in 1940 as the result of dredging in the River Thames. The coins date from around 1351-1457 and the rings are more generally dated to the 14th - early 15th century. Four of the rings are set with stones including peridot (thought to protect the wearer), turquoise (thought to change colour when near poison), and toadstone (thought to be found in the mouths of toads, but actually fossil teeth). A spectacular reliquary ring is mounted with an amethyst in the form of a cross of Lorraine and engraved with a Crucifixion on the back, which can be seen in the mirror behind the ring.

Purchased in 1940.