Fantastic find - the size, the history and everything else - thanks for sharing.
Now, why can't stuff on this side of the water go through the process quicker?
Timeline :
Time scale for Post-Medieval silver vervel which went through the Treasure act of 1996.
Found 7th July 2013
Handed in to FLO 22nd July 2013
22nd July 2013 FLO informs County Coroner of Potential Treasure item with a specialist report to follow.
11th November 2013 County Coroner receives specialist report from the BM.
21st November 2013 I attend an inquest.
14th February 2014 a letter from the BM, the County Coroner declares the item to be Treasure.
TVC met on the 14th March 2014 to value the item.(TVC only meet every quarter)
27th March 2014 BM writes to offer £1,700 for the hawking ring.
I met with the landowner the following week to let him decide if the offer was acceptable, he was happy with the offer and a joint letter was sent by me to the BM to accept their offer.
5th May 2014, BM requested bank details for payment.