From House Call to History: Unveiling an Ancient Egyptian Discovery
September 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
From House Call to History: Unveiling an Ancient Egyptian Discovery
Join Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers for an exclusive preview lecture that proves extraordinary history can be found right on our doorstep.
What started as a routine probate house call quickly transformed into a journey of discovery for our team, revealing an internationally significant collection spanning over a millennium of Egyptian history (1450 BC to 30 BC).
The talk will be delivered by Allard van Halm. Allard will share his firsthand experience of the valuation process—from initial assessment to collaborating with industry academics to verify these incredible objects.
The Lecture Highlights:
– The Valuer’s Journey: How a standard estate inspection unfolded into a major antiquities find.
– Deciphering the “Who’s Who”: Understanding the symbols and culture of ancient Egypt. Identifying the characters and illustrations on the ancient funerary papyrus.
– Deep Dive into the Artifacts: A closer look at the collection’s most fascinating pieces, including a spectacular bronze cat’s head, terracotta shabtis, and the crown jewels: two immensely important funerary papyrus fragments, one believed to be part of Amenhotep’s Book of the Dead. (Other fragments from this exact same scroll are held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Queensland Museum in Australia, and Boston Museum of Fine Arts).
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: The Saleroom, 5 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB
Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments provided.
Access Note: Entry requires ascending a short flight of stairs.
RSVP:
How to book: Email ktulloch@catherinesouthon.co.uk
Deadline: Monday 31st August
Availability: Maximum 40 spaces. First-come, first-served basis.