This blog is a electronic museum of my collections of antiquities, ethnographic, first editions, retro pottery from the 1950's to early 1970's, shell, mineral and gemstone specimens, fossils, postcards and other wonderful things! Comments are welcome on the objects including advice which will add to my own wonderment and knowledge.
Showing posts with label ENGLAND. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ENGLAND. Show all posts

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Anglo Saxon Bronze and Gilt Disc Brooch circa 6th century CE, Berkshire, England

Provenance: Archaeological dig and then private collection, Reading, Berkshire, England
Age: approx 1,500 years old
Size: 3 cms diameter
Condition: Excellent patina with accretions on the original face. Gilded Bronze.
Maker:  Anglo Saxon







Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Neolithic Stone Arrowhead circa 3,500 BC, Over Wallop, Hampshire, ENGLAND

Provenance: Surface find in 1950, Over Wallop Hampshire and purchased from a  private collection. 
Age: (c) 3,500 years old
Size: 5cm
Condition: Excellent with slightly blunt tip.



Saturday, May 11, 2013

Late Anglo Saxon-Early Medieval Grog Tempered Pottery Sherds (c), 1001-1150 AD, Bury St Edmunds Ware, but found in Oxfordshire archaeological dig, ENGLAND


Provenance:Purchased via registered PAS antiquities dealer (UK). From an archaeological dig, Oxfordshire, England.
Age: (c) 900-1000 years old
Size: Various pieces
Condition: Sherds


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Roman Clay Head possibly of a priest or deity circa 300AD Colchester ENGLAND


Provenance: Purchased in England from an old collection.
Circa: 300 AD
Age: 1700 years old
Size: 6.5cm
Condition: Excellent