Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Excavated Metal

An Assortment of Excavated Metal Artefacts and Found Objects - A collection of miscellaneous metal finds, primarily of an excavated nature. The group includes a variety of copper-alloy buttons and coins displaying green verdigris patination, alongside several rectangular buckles and spent shell casings. Individual pieces of note include a cast metal figurine depicting a standing soldier or guardsman, a flat metal silhouette in the shape of a cat, a small cast quadruped animal figurine, and an oval lead seal featuring a raised cross-like motif with a suspension hole. The objects are made from various base metals and alloys. Surfaces show characteristic signs of burial, including heavy oxidation, wear, and adhering soil.