Reproduction Native American Stone Knife

Flat-section hoop with low-relief pellets and banding to the outer face imitating a wreath; inner face with incised legend in seriffed capitals 'FOR EVER ORE NEVER'. 1.39 grams, 15.72 mm overall, 13.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)



Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Framlingham, Suffolk, UK, on Saturday 26th August 2023, by Mr Pepper; declared as Treasure and subsequently disclaimed. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-3FCA89. Accompanied by a copy of the Treasure report for H M Coroner from Framlingham, Suffolk, no.2023T946.

The find spot, Framlingham in Suffolk, is the site of Framlingham Castle which was once the stronghold of the powerful Dukes of Norfolk. The present structure dates to 1148 AD but may have replaced an earlier burh from pre-Conquest times. It has had royal associations for centuries, and Mary Tudor (the daughter of Henry VIII by his first wife, Catherine of Aragon) was proclaimed Queen of England at the castle in 1553, the first woman to accede to the throne of England in her own right.

Square in plan with chamfered base, scooped profile with latera; taotie masks and lifting rings, chamfered lid with stylised dragon to each face; after the antique. 4.85 kg, 37.5 cm high



Acquired from the London art market in the 2000s.

Comprising six finger rings formed from silver coinage (half-crowns, two shillings) and a bronze farthing with the king's head (George V) and the legend reserved, pierced. 46 grams total, 20-25 mm



Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.