How to date an Artefact | Tudor Pendant of Henry VIII & Katherine of Aragon | Curator's Corner S8 E2

How does one go about dating an artefact that was found in a field in England by a metal detectorist? And by dating we’re not talking dinner and a movie with your favourite curb chain… As part of the Treasure process in the UK, artefacts found by metal detectorists that happen to be of a high percentage precious metal, need to go through a process of identification and classification. Join curator, Rachel King as she investigates the clues found on this spectacular gold pendant to shed some light on when it was made, by whom and for whom. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 A Quick Aside – Terminus dates 02:45 Investigating the clues on the front 03:48 The clues on the back 04:39 Dating the materials 05:00 The Gold Standard 06:06 Enamel decoration 07:47 The Tudor Curb chain 09:55 Johann Froben 11:46 Jousting at Greenwich 13:20 Who could afford such an artefact? Find out everything you need to know about Treasure and The Portable Antiquities Scheme here: https://www.britishmuseum.org/our-wor...

FOF S14E01 FABERGE OR FAUXBERGE
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FOF S14E01 FABERGE OR FAUXBERGE

Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 E1
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Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 E1

Facial Reconstructions of Henry VIII & his Six Wives | What did they really look like? | Royalty Now
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Facial Reconstructions of Henry VIII & his Six Wives | What did they really look like? | Royalty Now

The Necklace That Ruined Marie Antoinette? | Unboxing the Scandalous Sutherland Diamonds
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The Necklace That Ruined Marie Antoinette? | Unboxing the Scandalous Sutherland Diamonds

Feeding 400 People Twice a Day | How Henry VIII’s Court Ate
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Feeding 400 People Twice a Day | How Henry VIII’s Court Ate

Sutton Hoo treasures reveal ancient global connections - with Sue Brunning | Curator’s Corner S10 E7
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Sutton Hoo treasures reveal ancient global connections - with Sue Brunning | Curator’s Corner S10 E7

3,000-Year-Old Gold Pendant Unearthed in Extraordinary Find | Great British History Hunters
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3,000-Year-Old Gold Pendant Unearthed in Extraordinary Find | Great British History Hunters

Killing time during the Trojan War with Ajax and Achilles | Curator's Corner S5 Ep10 #CuratorsCorner
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Killing time during the Trojan War with Ajax and Achilles | Curator's Corner S5 Ep10 #CuratorsCorner

Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former prince | The Global Story
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Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former prince | The Global Story

Hands on with the Sutton Hoo sword I Curator's Corner S5 Ep1 #CuratorsCorner #SuttonSue #TheDig
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Hands on with the Sutton Hoo sword I Curator's Corner S5 Ep1 #CuratorsCorner #SuttonSue #TheDig

Conservation: revealing a hidden skeleton of death | Barniz de Pasto cabinet | V&A
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Conservation: revealing a hidden skeleton of death | Barniz de Pasto cabinet | V&A

Fabergé's rare gem: Alma Pihl | V&A
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Fabergé's rare gem: Alma Pihl | V&A

'Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt' with Dr Ilona Regulski, Curator at the British Museum
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'Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt' with Dr Ilona Regulski, Curator at the British Museum

Why Did Henry VIII Betray Cardinal Wolsey? | Henry VIII's First Minister
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Why Did Henry VIII Betray Cardinal Wolsey? | Henry VIII's First Minister

From £15 Bargain To £100,000 Treasure: Unbelievable Painting Valuations | BBC Antiques Roadshow
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From £15 Bargain To £100,000 Treasure: Unbelievable Painting Valuations | BBC Antiques Roadshow

Experts Unearth An Incredible 2,000-Year Old Roman Coin Hoard | Great British History Hunters
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Experts Unearth An Incredible 2,000-Year Old Roman Coin Hoard | Great British History Hunters

Did the Trojan War Happen?
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Did the Trojan War Happen?

The Secret Messages Hidden in Henry VIII’s Wives’ Portraits
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The Secret Messages Hidden in Henry VIII’s Wives’ Portraits

Roman Artefacts Reveal What Life Was Really Like in Roman Britain
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Roman Artefacts Reveal What Life Was Really Like in Roman Britain

Sue Takes on the Sutton Hoo Helmet | Curator's Corner S6 Ep5 #CuratorsCorner #SuttonSue #TheDig
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Sue Takes on the Sutton Hoo Helmet | Curator's Corner S6 Ep5 #CuratorsCorner #SuttonSue #TheDig