{"title":"Anglo Saxon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnglo-Saxon jewellery is distinguished by its bold forms, rich ornamentation, and technical sophistication. Gold, garnets, and intricate cloisonné work were commonly used to signify status and power. These reproductions reflect the precision and symbolism of early medieval craftsmanship, faithfully recreating iconic brooches and fittings from this influential period of British history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saxon-long-brooch","title":"Saxon Long Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaxon Bronze Long Brooch. Found at Myton, Warwickshire, reproduced in miniature size. The original is at Warwick Museum. Gold plated with enamel. 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He was buried in the monastery church but when the Vikings invaded the area 200 years later, the monks were forced to flee and took Cuthbert’s body with them. They finally found a resting place for it at Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Its final resting place is in Durham Cathedral where a mighty canopy hangs over it. Cathedral Treasury, Durham Height 64mm, width 60mm, supplied on a 24\" gold plated rope style chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56580193517942,"sku":"AR186","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/Cuthbert-Pectoral.jpg?v=1762161251"},{"product_id":"st-cuthbert-pectoral-cross-half-size-pendant","title":"St. Cuthbert Pectoral Cross. Half size pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 640 670 AD. The gold original is decorated with cloisonné enamel, garnets and a white shell centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Cuthbert entered a monastery at the age of 15. As a Prior he travelled to remote places to spread the Gospel and later became the Prior of Lindisfarne. For many years he was a recluse on Farne Island but the King of Northumberland finally persuaded him to take on the duties of Bishop of Lindisfarne. His solitary life left him in poor health and two years later he died. He was buried in the monastery church but when the Vikings invaded the area 200 years later, the monks were forced to flee and took Cuthbert’s body with them. They finally found a resting place for it at Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Its final resting place is in Durham Cathedral where a mighty canopy hangs over it. Cathedral Treasury, Durham Width 31mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56580283072886,"sku":"AR186a","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/cuthbert_half.jpg?v=1762161502"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-penannular-brooch-1","title":"Anglo Saxon Penannular Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e5th to 6th century AD. The bronze original is a stray find from Yarm, Cleveland. The terminals derive from zoomorphic (animal – like) design. A relatively unusual find from North – East England. It would have been used to fasten a cloak. Cleveland Archaeology, Middlesborough, England. Width 55mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272007623030,"sku":"AR110","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/Anglo-Saxon-Penannular.jpg?v=1761812825"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-wrist-clasp-1","title":"Anglo-Saxon wrist clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnglo-Saxon wrist clasp. 6th century AD. The silver-gilt original is a triangular part of a wrist-clasp set, used to decorate a sleeve cuff. Found at Mildenhall. Moyse's Hall, Bury St. Edmunds. 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Width 72mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272007917942,"sku":"AR372","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/penan.jpg?v=1770904809"},{"product_id":"st-cuthbert-pectoral-cross-half-size-brooch-1","title":"St. Cuthbert Pectoral Cross. Half size brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 640 670 AD. The gold original is decorated with cloisonné enamel, garnets and a white shell centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Cuthbert entered a monastery at the age of 15. As a Prior he travelled to remote places to spread the Gospel and later became the Prior of Lindisfarne. For many years he was a recluse on Farne Island but the King of Northumberland finally persuaded him to take on the duties of Bishop of Lindisfarne. His solitary life left him in poor health and two years later he died. He was buried in the monastery church but when the Vikings invaded the area 200 years later, the monks were forced to flee and took Cuthbert’s body with them. They finally found a resting place for it at Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Its final resting place is in Durham Cathedral where a mighty canopy hangs over it. Cathedral Treasury, Durham Width 31mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272008016246,"sku":"AR186b","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/St-Cuthbert-Pectoral.jpg?v=1761834335"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-saucer-pendant-1","title":"Anglo-Saxon Saucer Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifth to seventh century AD. The gilt bronze original was found in a series of graves at Higham, Kent. Guildhall Museum, Rochester, Kent. Reproduced as a pendant. 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Victoria and Albert Museum, London.      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272009032054,"sku":"HJR60","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/Anglo-Saxon-Ring.jpg?v=1761915444"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-aethelred-ii-cufflinks-1","title":"Anglo Saxon Aethelred II Cufflinks","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnglo Saxon Long Cross Aethelred II Cufflinks. The silver original was minted at the City of Rochester. 978 - 1016 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Shorer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272009097590,"sku":"HJR154","price":125.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5549\/2214\/files\/Anglo-Saxon-Aethelred.jpg?v=1761839979"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-bamburgh-beast-pendant-1","title":"Anglo Saxon Bamburgh Beast Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnglo Saxon Bamburgh Beast Pendant. The bronze original was inlaid with silver and was excavated at Bamburgh Castle. The beasts are a small part of the intricate entwined design on a Saxon Strap End. 9th century AD. Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. 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