16th January 2012, 11:14 AM
Navajo Wrote:It is totally true as the MD who found the helmet told me and showed me the images. It was sold by a rather large auction house in London.
That would seem to be some remarkable access to the detectorist, who hasn't exactly been media friendly. I had heard a rumour that other finds had been discovered at and same site, and flogged off. I would still like to see some proof of this sword (sale catalogue?) since it's not the sort of thing that normally falls under the radar, although having said I get the impression the discovery that the helmet was being sold was down to good luck.