Unusual relics for id please?

[nalag46]

Hi there,
Just dug up these items. They look rather exciting as all the inlaids are covered in what appears to be a thin gold layer over base metal bronze. They come from a Roman site that has also yielded items from many different periods?
I will be reporting this, of course, but would like some idea of what they might be like?
Many thanks
Tny

 

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[CRUSADER]

They are all Saxon gold chiped carved piece 7-9th century. Where did you find them?

The cicular one is a brooch & has red garnets in it.

The others are mounts probably belt or sabbard types

 

[CRUSADER]

http://www.time-lines.co.uk/erol.ht...=gGh&q=www.time-lines.co.uk&btnG=Search&meta=

See similar, link doesn't work but go the antiquities on the left, then saxon, then decorative mounts.

 

[CRUSADER]

You nearly have as many Saxon pieces as I have found in 20+ years!

 

[RickyP]

Very nice finds

 

[tymcmurray]

Great ID, Crusader!
Fantastic finds and may I say, "Welcome to TNET!!!"

 

[nalag46]

They are all Saxon gold chiped carved piece 7-9th century. Where did you find them?

The cicular one is a brooch & has red garnets in it.

The others are mounts probably belt or sabbard types

Hi Crusader,
Many thanks for excellent id and info.
The site where I found these or indeed any of the sorrounding areas have never produced Saxon finds, as far as we can possibly tell.
I have been told not to reveal the exact place until the usual procedures have taken place. I am sure you will understand.
I have been detecting for over 33 years and this is my first Saxon find, so to say I am delighted with it would be an understatement.
I will be going back to the site soon to see if I can find the rest of the "bits" missing from the main mount? I did hammer the ground for about 4 hours but nothing else came up but have the feeling there is more there.
Will keep you posted.
Tanks again
Tony

 

[Montana Jim]

Well done and great finds!

Welcome to Treasure Net... thanks for sharing the Saxon pieces.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Good work, Crusader!!
Looks like you made some important finds, Tony! Congratulations!!
HH! Dale

 

[Bavaria Mike]

I also thought Saxon at first glance. Might be a good idea to get some preservative on it as that gold plating could start falling off. Congrats on the rare hard to find Saxon relic and HH, Mike

 

[Harry_Morant]

Amazing finds - dare I suggest that these are banner-worthy!

 

[CRUSADER]

They are all Saxon gold chiped carved piece 7-9th century. Where did you find them?

The cicular one is a brooch & has red garnets in it.

The others are mounts probably belt or sabbard types

Hi Crusader,
Many thanks for excellent id and info.
The site where I found these or indeed any of the sorrounding areas have never produced Saxon finds, as far as we can possibly tell.
I have been told not to reveal the exact place until the usual procedures have taken place. I am sure you will understand.
I have been detecting for over 33 years and this is my first Saxon find, so to say I am delighted with it would be an understatement.
I will be going back to the site soon to see if I can find the rest of the "bits" missing from the main mount? I did hammer the ground for about 4 hours but nothing else came up but have the feeling there is more there.
Will keep you posted.
Tanks again
Tony

Hit that area hard every year they do a deep plough. I wasn't interested in your exact location & if I were you keep it to yourself. I was mearly wondering what country - UK, Germany??

 

[nalag46]

They are all Saxon gold chiped carved piece 7-9th century. Where did you find them?

The cicular one is a brooch & has red garnets in it.

The others are mounts probably belt or sabbard types

Hi Crusader,
Many thanks for excellent id and info.
The site where I found these or indeed any of the sorrounding areas have never produced Saxon finds, as far as we can possibly tell.
I have been told not to reveal the exact place until the usual procedures have taken place. I am sure you will understand.
I have been detecting for over 33 years and this is my first Saxon find, so to say I am delighted with it would be an understatement.
I will be going back to the site soon to see if I can find the rest of the "bits" missing from the main mount? I did hammer the ground for about 4 hours but nothing else came up but have the feeling there is more there.
Will keep you posted.
Tanks again
Tony

Hit that area hard every year they do a deep plough. I wasn't interested in your exact location & if I were you keep it to yourself. I was mearly wondering what country - UK, Germany??

Hi again,
I have been back to the field for an hour or so. Did not find any more saxon (for now) but found this beauty which I believe it has a very important significance in British Naval history. Am I lucky or what?
It is a token to commemorate the defeat of a Spanish fleet of vessels by Admiral John Jervis on February 14th 1797 at Cape St.Vincent - southwestern most tip of Portugal and Spanish Atlantic coast- It was the famous Battle of St. Vincent.
The reverse reads:
"Sr. John Jervis with 15 sail pursued and defeated the Spanish fleet of 27 sail of the line. February14th. 1797".
I live in the soouth coast of Britain, not a million miles from Portsmouth?
Many thanks to all the readers for their good wishes and hope you enjoy this extra find too.
I will be back........
Tony

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[CRUSADER]

good token. not seen that one before, but there were many different types made at that time.