Exotic
Nov. 11, 1967 - 7th. Century Gold Cross Sold for £5000: An Angle-Saron gold cross turned up in March 1967 on the Batchelor (peas) estate near Maidstone, Kent, was sold at Sotheby's today for £5000. Found on a Tuesday, it was lost on Wednesday and found again on Thursday during harrowing. Hended over to the police, it was ruled not to be Treasure Trove at an inquiry at Tonbridge in June - and was sent for sale by Messrs. H.D. Batchelor Sons. The cross is 21 inches long and dates back to the early 7th. century A.D. It was found by ploughman Peter Beer and farm labourer Basil Wright. As it was found on Mr. Hubert Batchelor's land - the coroner's jury at Tonbgridge decided he was the rightful owner. But he agreed that the finders will share in the proceeds. Photo shows Mr. Huber Batchelor pictured with his wife at the auction at Sotheby's today
