Archives

Just to illustrate the variety of things that can adorn the top of a pipe tamper, here is one with

Plate swastika brooches were about in 1st – 2nd Roman Britain and also in the 5th century. The Roman ones

A Medieval lead mount in the form of a star which was probably a ceiling decoration. A ceiling decorated with

There are only a few examples on the PAS of badges of a similar design of a bag. Possibly a

An iron bell dating to 700 – 1000 that may have been used for ecclesiastical purposes or as an animal

A miniature axe, probably Roman, with a circular hole drilled after casting. A Find of Note.

Although the figure of a man with exaggerated genitals can point towards a depiction of Priapus, the wearing of a

Thomas Wood was an auctioneer in London. This token, dated 1811, has a lot of writing for its size: “THOMAS

A copper alloy circular mount depicting the head of Medusa. The workmanship is of high quality and the condition is

The brooch is of single piece construction dating to the 10th century. The decoration is in the Jellinge style of