What else was in the Mildenhall treasure?
The Mildenhall Treasure is a large hoard of 34 masterpieces of Roman silver tableware from the fourth century AD, and by far the most valuable Roman objects artistically and by weight of bullion in Britain.
Where is the Mildenhall treasure now?
the British Museum
One of the most celebrated hoards ever recovered from British soil, the Mildenhall Treasure consists of 34 pieces of exquisitely decorated Roman silver tableware of the 4th century AD and has remained on almost permanent display at the British Museum ever since it was first reclaimed from the house of one Sydney Ford.
How much is the Mildenhall treasure worth?
The coroner was told and an inquest held. The hoard was declared Treasure Trove on July 1st 1946 and became Crown property. Newspapers speculated that the find was worth £50,000, a huge sum for the time. Ford and Butcher shared a reward of £2,000.
Who owns the Hoxne hoard?
The Hoxne hoard was a priceless Roman “treasure chest” of 14,780 gold and silver coins, plus 200 exquisite items of jewellery, ornaments and tableware, all part of the accumulated wealth of the very affluent family of Aurelius Ursicinus.
How did the British Museum get the Mildenhall Treasure?
The Mildenhall Treasure is described by the British Museum as “one of the most iconic finds from Roman Britain”. Mr Hobbs, the curator responsible for the hoard, said it became associated with Mildenhall – a town and parish neighbouring West Row – as it was originally reported to its police station in 1946.
What kind of dishes are in the Mildenhall Treasure?
The hoard consists of two large serving platters, two small decorated serving plates, a deep fluted bowl, a set of four large decorated bowls, two small decorated bowls, two small pedestalled dishes, a deep flanged bowl with a deep, domed cover, five small round ladles with dolphin-shaped handles, and eight long-handled spoons ( cochlearia )
Is it true that Ford and Butcher found the Mildenhall Treasure?
A persistent local story tells that the Mildenhall Treasure was larger, that it was first discovered elsewhere, and that a few items were sent abroad before the rest were reburied where Ford and Butcher found them. The very lack of evidence fuels speculation. If there is truth in any of the stories, it is unlikely that we shall ever know.
Where was the covered bowl from Mildenhall Treasure made?
The covered bowl is a vessel of particular interest. It is the earliest object in the hoard, and the only one whose general area of manufacture within the Roman Empire is known for certain. It belongs to a type that is known to have been manufactured in Gaul in the 3rd century AD.
