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REF  4126    15th Century 'Toadstone' Ring

A 15th century high-carat gold amuletic ring set with a fossilized 'toadstone'. From the 14th century rings were set with 'toadstones' for their magical and protective qualities. According to folklore the toadstone had to be taken from an old toad that was still alive. This could be done by placing the toad on a piece of red cloth that would cause it to cast out its stone. There are a number of examples of toadstone rings in the British Musem, some contain fossilized ray-finned fish teeth and some contain fossilized agates, this is example is most probably an agate. The ring is size M [US 6] and the front measures 1/2 an inch by 1/3 of an inch. A rare 15th century amuletic ring in amazingly fine condition.

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