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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. The discovery was made by the 75-year-old retired carpenter from Norwich on October 4, 2020, in a stubble field in the village. 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 be…

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