A 17th century gold ring – found by a metal detectorist in a Roydon field – which was estimated to make around £14,000 at a London auction house has failed to sell.
The find, which was made by detectorist Alan Rumsby, was a lot at Noonans Mayfair’s jewellery, watches, silver and objects of vertu sale on March 12.
Though experts at the London auctioneers estimate that it could go for between £14,000 to £16,000 and said the ring has historical significance due to its bespoke design it had no bidders on the day
Before the sale, the detectorist was hoping to take his wife, who he cares for, on a holiday with his cut of the auction money.
