The best visual reference to British metal detector finds from this period with expert commentary from a leading writer and antiquities dealer and up-to-date valuations for two grades.
The period of Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celtic and Roman history covered by this book (2000BC - AD 500) is vividly brought to life in the 450 plus colour photographs contained within its pages. These cover a wide spectrum of everyday objects including: buckles, brooches, rings, knives, weights, figurines, mounts, votive items, spoons, cosmetic implements, gaming dice, pottery, pins and weapons, together with more unusual items such as enamelled terret rings and mounts from chariots.
Each item is described and illustrated in chronological sequence making the book an excellent reference work for collectors, dealers, museums and archaeologists.