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Ed Vaizey announces future funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme
The 2008 Treasure Annual Report was apparently launched today at the British Museum by Ed Vaizey (Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries and member of Parliament for Wantage). Mr Vaizey announced that from April 2011, funding for the Portable … Continue reading
Interesting British Museum document on the analysis of the Coenwulf Mancus
Analysis of a gold mancus of Coenwulf of Mercia and other comparable coins by Gareth Williams and Michael Cowell [PDF] This very interesting document describes not only the Coenwulf Mancus and the various processes the British Museum used to examine … Continue reading
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Tagged anglo-saxon, British Museum, Coenwulf, coin, Coins, gold, Mancus, penny, silver
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Transcript of yesterdays Lords debate on Treasure and Antiquities
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld/ldtoday/02.htm Although the debate was quite short, a lot of interesting and controversial ground was covered. The transcript is well worth reading, being not only of importance to metal detectorists, but also should be of great interest to archaeologists and … Continue reading
Frome Hoard Fundraising – The 1st of February 2011 deadline draws closer
Somerset Museum in Taunton has until February 1, 2011 to raise the £320,250 purchase price of the Frome Hoard. On top of the purchase price, money also needs to be raised to cover the ongoing costs of conserving the 52,503 … Continue reading
Important Crosby Garrett Helmet photograph posted on the PAS web site
http://www.finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/300806 http://www.finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/296472 The above links reveal the most interesting photographs of the Crosby Garrett Helmet yet released – the Crosby Garrett Helmet before restoration work commenced. Prior to the sale, some had argued about whether the helmet was art or … Continue reading
Crosby Garrett Helmet Sells For £2.2million
Crosby Garrett helmet sells for £2,281,250 ($3,631,750). Incredible. Price includes buyers premium. But who was the buyer? Coming soon: The Crosby Garrett Helmet: The Final Analysis. Probably won’t be published this week, because I’ll have someone read over it first, … Continue reading
Auction Day Arrives – Christie’s Sale 5488, Lot 176: The Crosby Garrett Helmet
The Crosby Garrett Helmet at the Christie’s web site: “Lot Description A ROMAN BRONZE CAVALRY PARADE HELMET CIRCA LATE 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. Composed of two sections, helmet and mask; the tinned bronze face-mask with idealised youthful features, the openwork eyes … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Metal Detecting, Metal Detecting Finds, Museums, Portable Antiquities Scheme
Tagged Antiquities, auctioneers, British Museum, christies, Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, Cumbria, detecting, detector, Director, finds, Georgiana Aitken, London, metal, Tullie House museum
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PASt Appeals – New Web Site to Promote Fund Raising For Portable Antiquities?
I’m thinking about starting a new web site to help raise awareness of the fundraising efforts of museums wanting to purchase coins and artefacts under the Portable Antiquities Scheme. At the moment there is no central web site where you … Continue reading
Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal – 24 Hours to Go!
Yep, I’m starting to sound like a broken record right? Donate online to the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal or get in touch with Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery here. The totals on the JustGiving web site stand at … Continue reading
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Tagged Auction, cavalry, Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, detecting, finds, Garrett, Helmet, metal, Roman
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Crunch Time for the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal – Just 48 Hours to Go!
Ok folks, it’s crunch time for the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal. In less than 48 hours, the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet will go under the auctioneers hammer at Christie’s in London. You can Donate online to the Crosby Garrett … Continue reading
The Westmorland Gazette Reports on Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal
The Westmorland Gazette has posted a story on the fundraising effort to keep the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet in Cumbria. The Westmorland Gazette reports that, so far, the public have donated £25,000 towards the appeal fund and that staff at … Continue reading
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Tagged Appeal, Crosby, Garrett, Helmet, House, museum, Roman, Tullie, Westmorland Gazette
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First photographs of the new Frome hoard display
http://www.flickr.com/photos/finds/sets/72157624836220901/ Coins from the Frome hoard go on display at the British Museum! With thanks to portableant who posted the link via Twitter.
How to donate to the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal
I just received a reply from the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery about how to donate to the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal: “People can phone and pledge their donation on 01228 618743 or they can fill the attached … Continue reading
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Tagged Appeal, Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, detecting, detector, donate, finds, Garrett, Helmet, Roman, Tullie House museum
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Tullie House launches urgent appeal to keep Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet in Cumbria
From: http://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/romanhelmetappeal “Please help us to keep this signifcant find in Cumbria. See the images below. Pledge your support by phoning Tullie House on 01228 618743 or join our Tullie House facebook group Tullie House launches urgent appeal to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Crosby, Cumbria, detecting, detector, Garrett, Helmet, metal, Roman, Tullie House museum
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The Crosby Garrett Helmet – Best Detecting Find Ever (Maybe)
Take a look at the latest Christie’s catalogue, the Roman Cavalryman’s helmet pictured on the cover was found by a metal detectorist in Crosby Garrett, Cumbria in May 2010 and was recorded by the Finds Liaison Officer at Tullie House … Continue reading
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Tagged cavalry, Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, detecting, detector, finds, Garrett, Helmet, House, metal, museum, Roman, Tullie
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The Corbridge Lanx Treasure, Undiscovered Roman Treasure in the River Tyne?
The Corbridge Lanx has fascinated me for many years. The Lanx is now safely housed in the British Museum, but what happened to the rest of the Corbridge Treasure? Does an important hoard of fourth century roman silverware await discovery … Continue reading
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Tagged corbridge, detecting, finds, lanx, metal, river, Roman, treasure, tyne, Undiscovered
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British Museum evacuated after ‘gas’ incident
The BBC is reporting that the British Museum has had to be evacuated after a “gas incident”. “We think it is something that got into the air conditioning system.” said a police spokesman. A terrorist attack against the British Museum? … Continue reading
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Tagged british, detecting, finds, metal, museum
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