If you’re like me, you’ve probably had a laugh or two at the expense of sad-looking men who pace beaches with no companionship except that of a metal detector. What are you going to find, loser– treasure?! Apparently, yes. An newbie (female) metal detector walking the farmlands of Hertfordshire, England uncovered a postage stamp-sized gold pendant from the 15th [...]
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Metal detector nerds get the last laugh
Posted in Auctions, News, tagged Hertfordshire, metal detector discoveries, Old Master Schulpture and Works of Art Sale, religious pendants, Sotheby's, The Cloisers, Throne of Mercy on July 2, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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