Author:

Bailey, Gordon.

Summary:

The third part of this series covers objects found in the UK from Roman to Modern times. The clear line drawings and colour pictures again help the finder with identification. The contents are: Casket, Chest & Door Keys, Medieval Purse Holders, Brass Lettering From Tombs, Pilgrims Ampullae, Pewter Medical Syringes, Snake Form Belt Hooks, Luggage & Dog Collar Name Plates, Finger Rings, Roman & Saxon Pins, Walking Stick Tops & Ferrules, Bronze Pot Legs, Decorative Lead Discs, Chess Pieces, Horseshoes, Medieval Barrel Locks & Keys, Medieval Candle Holders, Clay Tobacco Pipes, Belt Decorations, Decorative Pouring Spouts, Saddle Pommels, Bayonet Scabbard Hooks, Lace Tags, Door & Window Latches, Medieval Pins, Posy & Mourning Rings, Silver Pins & Bodkins, Cosmetic Implements, Clothing Accessories.

Further details:

• Softcover:96
• Language: English
• Illustrations:
• ISBN-13: 9781897738221
• Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 20.6 x 0.8 cm

Staff Comments:

Third in this British small finds identification series. Excellent reference source of a wide variety of small metal artefacts such as medieval candle holders, saxon and roman pins, and dog collars, covering a wide period of time. Each category has detailed line drawings, black & white and colour photographs with scale bars of extant pieces. Concise summary of materials, manufacture and context of each piece with an updated price guide by Nigel Mills.