Gold pendant form the middle ages up for auction
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Published : 02/07/09 A gold pendant thought to date from the 15th century is to be auctioned at Sothebys next week. The Pendant has been valued between £150,000 and £250,000 An amateur metal detector found the pendant in a field and is said to have been buried since the time of Henry VIII. It is no bigger than a postage stamp, but features an engraving of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. A Sothebys spokesperson said that the find was particularly rare, and that the craftmanship was 'staggeringly ornate for such a small piece' adding 'It is remarkable that a gold pendant has survived intact and in such wonderful condition since the second half of the 15th century,'. Read the full article at World Gold Council |
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