Spectacular Anglo-Saxon Cross from Viking-era Hoard

[Red-Coat]

As the post title says... and a remarkable find:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...onged-king-finally-restored-former-glory.html




Interesting that one of the tools they employed for cleaning was a porcupine quill! They're a bit thin on the ground over here and it ain't clear if a hedgehog would do, so I'll probably have to stay with a wooden cocktail stick for now.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

I sometimes use bamboo ......

 

[BillA]

nice item, better restoration
over here just cast gold (CR)