Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Crosby Garrett Helmet sold
The so-called Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet, allegedly found by a metal-detectorist at Crosby Garrett, Cumbria in May 2010, and swiftly restored to ready it for auction, was sold at Christie's (London) today for £2,281,250 ($3,631,750) (lot 176).
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