Found In Agricultural Lands, The 14th Century Kawin Ring Is IDR 759 Million

JAKARTA - An extraordinary 14th-century ring discovered by a man with a metal detector, successfully sold at an auction for nearly 40,000 pounds, or around IDR 759,057,600

The ring is believed to be the wedding ring given by Sir Thomas Brook to his wife Lady Joan Brook for their marriage in 1388.

The ring was found by former driver of the milk tanker David Board (69), on an agricultural land in farkycombe, Dorset, after he performed metal detection in 2019.

At 12cm he saw what he thought was a sweet wrap, then looked closer he realized it was a ring and put it in his upper pocket.

"I'm very happy that the ring was sold, because I'm afraid it won't sell," the Board said.

The discovery liaison officer, Lucy Shipley, took the ring to the British Museum and confirmed it dates back to the Middle Ages and a very rare example.

The board plans to use its share of the money, to help their partner's daughter manage the mortgage.

"This ring is in almost perfect condition and has an overturned diamond attached to the raised bezel so it reaches a certain point," said Nigel Mills, ofTEN in London.

"The circle consists of two bands that are neatly intertwined that symbolize the union of partners."

"In it there is writing in French - 'Ibio vos tien foi tenes le key' - meaning 'When I hold your faith, hold my faith'."

"This is a great result for this beautiful ring, which has an extraordinary aura, which makes you don't want to put it back when you hold it," he said.