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Christoph1945
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« on: February 23, 2014, 01:05:14 PM »

Hi Doc,
          I stumbled on this little lot last week and have been wondering if you could help with some id's. All the items appear to be damaged bronze fragments and each is still quite  dirty. I have been thinking of soaking them in distilled water and giving them  a very gentle rub with a soft toothbrush, to get the soil out of the grooves.

          Sorry about the lack of scale or comparison item; I will try and post better pics asap. I was thinking that perhaps I have a number of bronze brooch fragments, a piece of a bronze ring, and a strap end.

                           Manny thanks, in advance.

                                           Chris Smiley

 


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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2014, 01:09:56 PM »

some great finds i am sure someone will be able to id them Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2014, 01:30:35 PM »

Hi Chris
Looks some nice stuff there mate
Abc looks like parts off a saxon brooch.....
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2014, 01:38:32 PM »

                           Thanks for the swift replies guys; there is an interesting twist to the tale that I am presently unable to divulge but will do so just as soon as I am able.  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2014, 02:27:46 PM »

wow ,there all brooch fragments by the looks
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2014, 02:33:00 PM »

Hope you contacted your local FLO.  I reckon you've got a hoard there.  Wink

My first reaction was OH and Oh  and well I never.  You lucky Old B---er.  Lovellly stuff.


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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2014, 02:34:36 PM »

P.S.   DON'T clean them any more.
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2014, 03:03:30 PM »

Ta Val,
            have cancelled any thoughts of cleaning, but will have to put flo on hold for the moment. You will fully understand the whys and wherefores when I unfold the full story in a week or so. I think this little lot is going to give me some complications! I may pm Doc for some advice and guidance.  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2014, 03:06:16 PM »

And by the way, less of the old Val!  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2014, 03:24:05 PM »

Don't forget you only have 2 weeks Chris. (I think)  and I can call you old because we are the same age and I know I'm old.

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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2014, 05:18:04 PM »

Nice finds there matey. I have a piece exactly the same as A and just thought it was tripe. I think there are some saxon bits there too.

If you need a hand I'm only round the corner from you  Grin Grin

Seriously though nice finds.
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2014, 05:27:37 PM »

wow some lovely bronze stuff there
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2014, 06:14:05 PM »

nice finds not sure about the rest but G,looks like an ornate dagger or sword scabbard chape which goes on the pointed end of the scabbard or sheath to protect it,just a guess
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2014, 10:08:29 AM »

Ok Friends,
                   here is the first rub, or twist in the tale! I didnīt dig them up out of the ground! I have been laid off detecting for several weeks and have had to make do with some eyes only strolls on the beach. Knowing a guy who sells old coins at a car boot stroke flea market, I decided to pay him a visit and perhaps buy myself a Roman coin.
                    When I saw the prices the chap was asking for his coins, I gave up and perused the other stalls. Upon digging my way through all sorts of scrap and odds n ends, I noticed something that looked familiar.

                    Upon seeing A and B I thought, Ah Ha,,,that looks like something I have seen  before, perhaps on DW, or in the Searcher? A little more sifting turned up the other pieces and I happily paid the guy a couple of quid for them all. I am convinced that I have seen an almost identical bronze ring segment on here somewhere.

                    Alas, I am convinced that things may become more complicated, but I donīt think that I need to be chasing the flo just yet but will eventually seek his advice and guidance.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2014, 10:12:21 AM »

Don't forget you only have 2 weeks Chris. (I think)  and I can call you old because we are the same age and I know I'm old.

Val

We aint old Val. The Good Book says that God has set us a limit of 120 years, so
donīt be thinking of hanging up that metal detector anytime soon!  Wink
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