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Title: Name the Jewel? Post by: vitallius (Dave) on August 04, 2009, 03:49:01 PM Hi all yes im bored its raining so though give me something to do, and if you feel the same av a go, real nice example.....Quite simple name the famous Jewel......???? Dave ;D ;D
Title: Re: Name the Jewel? Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on August 04, 2009, 03:54:41 PM That would be the Alfred Jewel , Anglo Saxon bling dating from the end of10th century. Found in 1693 I think. It was made during the reign of Alfred the Great.
Title: Re: Name the Jewel? Post by: Jeffc on August 04, 2009, 03:57:56 PM Just beat me by a few seconds Rob. I'm watching the rain and catching up! You are absolutely correct.
Title: Re: Name the Jewel? Post by: U.K. Brian on August 04, 2009, 04:02:36 PM You can still see it in Oxford.
Amazing how they dated it to Alfred, though the writing round the side "Alfred Ordered Me To Be Made" might have been a clue. Think how many personal items of past rulers remain to be found ! Title: Re: Name the Jewel? Post by: vitallius (Dave) on August 04, 2009, 04:08:47 PM Well done Rob and all, its a real nice piece eh...Dave
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