Saxon and Viking Artefacts (inc. price guide)
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Saxon and Viking Artefacts (inc. Price Guide)
Author: Nigel Mills
Saxon and Viking Artefacts is an invaluable full-colour reference book covering everyday items from the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods, with over 250 detailed photographs and individual price valuations.
This essential volume follows on from the author's Celtic & Roman Artefacts and Medieval Artefacts, completing the historical series that spans from the Bronze Age through to Tudor times. Compiled over 15 years from various collections, it’s ideal for metal detectorists, collectors, museums, and archaeologists.
Artefacts Covered Include:
- Buckles, strap ends, and wrist clasps
- Cruciform, disc, and animal brooches
- Jewellery, beads, dress hooks, pins
- Stirrup mounts, knives, keys, and tweezers
- Gaming counters, weights, and weapons
- Norse mythology genealogical chart of the gods
Each artefact is given a valuation in both Fine and Very Fine condition. Notes for collectors are included, making this a must-have guide for identifying and pricing Saxon and Viking finds.