Detector Finds 5 (inc price guide) by Gordon Bailey
Description
Detector Finds 5 – Including Price Guide by Gordon Bailey
Detector Finds 5 continues Gordon Bailey’s invaluable series for detectorists with hundreds of brand-new, full-colour artefact illustrations. Covering periods from the Stone Age to Victorian times, this volume is designed to help you identify, date, and value a wide variety of finds.
This edition places significant focus on historical tokens across multiple centuries, alongside an eclectic and educational mix of metal-detecting artefacts. Whether you’re a new detectorist or a seasoned enthusiast, Detector Finds 5 is packed with expert content and visual references.
Highlights Include:
- Caltrops & Straw Splitters
- Musket Shot, Worms & Scouring Sticks
- Hippo Sandals & Hunting Pouch Badges
- Symbols of Chivalry, Tools, Prickers
- Knife Holders & Sheaths
- Small Bronze Anchors & Silver/Copper Ingots
- Lead Shot Tongs, Belt & Chain Link Girdles
- Iron & Bronze Keys, Hook & Spike Tools
- Military Badges, Roman Tent Pegs, Dog Collars
- Toy Soldiers, Tanks, Field Guns & Bronze Swivels
- 17th, 18th & 19th Century Tokens
- Axe Heads, Wheel Lock Gun Spanners
- Matchboxes, Matchcases, Spears, Lances
- Miscellaneous Roman Military Items & Silver Tokens
With detailed captions and pricing guidance, this book is an essential reference for any detectorist looking to identify and understand the historical significance and value of their finds.