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Treasure hunter finds rare antique in Cumbria (Roman helmet with mask)
BBC ^ | September 13, 2010 | Unknown

Posted on 09/13/2010 5:41:22 PM PDT by decimon

A metal detector enthusiast in Cumbria has discovered a rare Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask.

It is believed to be one of only three of its kind to be found in Britain.

The helmet would have been worn, possibly with colourful streamers attached, as a mark of excellence by Roman soldiers at sport parades.

Described as a "hugely important discovery", it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London on 7 October.

The Crosby Garrett Helmet has been named after the hamlet in Cumbria where it was found in a field in May.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: History
KEYWORDS: archaeology; godsgravesglyphs; romanempire
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To: Sawdring
I didn’t go to the link, but why are they taking glamour shots of her with the mask?

Because it's Christie's Antiquities and not a museum.

From the article: "Described as a "hugely important discovery", it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London on 7 October."

21 posted on 09/14/2010 4:52:09 AM PDT by decimon
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To: decimon

It will bring much more.


22 posted on 09/14/2010 7:17:45 AM PDT by DontTreadOnMe2009 (So stop treading on me already!)
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To: decimon

Awesome find.


23 posted on 09/14/2010 4:40:38 PM PDT by csvset
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To: csvset; SunkenCiv
Awesome find.

Yeah, but where is SunkenCiv? Finally find him a woman not dead for a million years and where is he? ;-)

24 posted on 09/14/2010 5:22:15 PM PDT by decimon
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To: decimon; csvset

Oh yeah, Georgiana Aitken... we used to go out, but I broke up with her because she’s just not pretty enough.


25 posted on 09/14/2010 6:07:09 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Democratic Underground... matters are worse, as their latest fund drive has come up short...)
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26 posted on 09/14/2010 6:08:11 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Democratic Underground... matters are worse, as their latest fund drive has come up short...)
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To: SunkenCiv
Oh yeah, Georgiana Aitken... we used to go out...

Just not together.

27 posted on 09/14/2010 6:12:29 PM PDT by decimon
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To: SkyPilot

Geez! Where’s the Fashion Police? Her outfit and shoes are HIDEOUS! The shoes make her feet look huge, the dress looks like a burlap bag and the tights are just nasty. Christie’s might pay well, but you can’t buy good taste.


28 posted on 09/15/2010 3:08:22 AM PDT by CholeraJoe ("CJ, if we're ever ordered to storm your house, I'm calling in sick." Local SWAT team member.)
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To: CholeraJoe
Geez! Where’s the Fashion Police? Her outfit and shoes are HIDEOUS! The shoes make her feet look huge, the dress looks like a burlap bag and the tights are just nasty.

All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.


29 posted on 09/15/2010 3:14:31 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: CholeraJoe
Geez! Where’s the Fashion Police? Her outfit and shoes are HIDEOUS! The shoes make her feet look huge, the dress looks like a burlap bag and the tights are just nasty.

All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.


30 posted on 09/15/2010 3:14:36 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: CholeraJoe
Geez! Where’s the Fashion Police? Her outfit and shoes are HIDEOUS! The shoes make her feet look huge, the dress looks like a burlap bag and the tights are just nasty.

All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.


31 posted on 09/15/2010 3:14:43 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: SkyPilot

You can say that again! A woman that attractive shouldn’t detract from her appearance with her wardrobe.


32 posted on 09/15/2010 3:17:43 AM PDT by CholeraJoe ("CJ, if we're ever ordered to storm your house, I'm calling in sick." Local SWAT team member.)
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To: decimon

That is in the UK. Why didn’t the government claim it under “Trove Law” and pay off the finder? Or was it found somewhere else?


33 posted on 09/15/2010 6:13:04 AM PDT by Little Ray (The Gods of the Copybook Headings with terror and slaughter return!)
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To: Little Ray

because they will get about 60% of the sales proceeds if not more. they will probably buy it with the tax payers money then tax the seller anyway.


34 posted on 09/15/2010 12:54:31 PM PDT by Docbarleypop (Shovelbum mudslinger)
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To: decimon

I don’t understand how this is a helmut and mask? You mean a man would put this thing on?

No wonder he didn’t die in battle, he was a transvestite at that point and unfare sport.


35 posted on 09/17/2010 9:51:54 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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