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  TREASURE TROVE - LoveToKnow Article on TREASURE TROVE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As the feudal system spread over Europe and the prince was looked on as the ultimate owner of all lands, his right to the treasure trove became, according to Grotius, jus commune et quasi gcntium, in England, Germany, France, Spain and Denmark.
In Denmark treasure trove is known as treasure of Denmark, and is the property of the king alone.
In one or two of the governments, in Poland and the Baltic provinces, the treasure is divided between the owner of the land and the finder, but throughout the rest of Russia it belongs exclusively to the owner of the land.
65.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TR/TREASURE_TROVE.htm   (703 words)

  
 Treasure trove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Treasure trove is a large amount of gold, silver, gemstones, money, jewellery, or any valuable collection found hidden under ground or in cellar or attics, etc., where the owner of the treasure is not known.
Both the legal definition of treasure trove and its treatment under law varies considerably from country to country.
In Scotland, treasure trove is administered by the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer, an office held by the Crown Agent, the senior official in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Treasure_trove   (397 words)

  
 TREASURE TROVE - LoveToKnow Article on TREASURE TROVE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In England for centuries the right to treasure trove has been in the Grown, who may grant it out as a franchise.
2) the coroner is enjoined to inquire as to treasure trove both as to finders and suspected finders, and that may be well perceived where one liveth riotously and have done so of long time.
This was also the law amongst the ancient Hebrews, or so Grotius infers from the parable of the treasure hid in a field (Matt.
19.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TR/TREASURE_TROVE.htm   (703 words)

  
 The Slow Death of Treasure Trove
Corliss made his claim based on the ancient common law rule of treasure trove, which awards title of an artifact to the finder, be he looter or archaeologist.
The classic rule also required the treasure to have been intentionally concealed; here again, because the coins were discovered in paper wrappers and buried in a glass jar, there was clear evidence of their deliberate deposit with an intent eventually to retrieve them.
By rejecting treasure trove and similar finder's rationales, those courts have fostered legal policies that discourage waton trespass to real property, and give protection to a landowner's possessory claims to any artifacts that have been so embedded in the land as to become part of it.
www.archaeology.org /online/features/trove   (1459 words)

  
 Treasure Trove   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The other problem to which the old system of Treasure Trove gave a remarkably ingenious answer is that of assigning the relevant rights to the finder or to the landowner.
The law in Scotland, although called Treasure Trove, has developed in an entirely different way, and ever since 1846 it has been the Scots practice to claim all objects as treasure trove whether or not they are of gold or silver, or whether or not they were lost.
The problems of treasure trove have been exacerbated due to the rise of the metal detector, so that today the term 'treasure hunter' is virtually synonymous with 'metal detectorist'.
www.archaeology.co.uk /others/thinktank/who/tt.htm   (5677 words)

  
 The Clues - A Treasure's Trove
Clues to the first-ever national treasure hunt for $1 million in jewels are cleverly hidden in the pages of A Treasure's Trove  a classically-written fairy tale by Michael Stadther.
Once you find the clues, begin your hunt for the 18K gold tokens, redeemable for the real treasure.  Each token is redeemable for one jewel.
To help you train your eyes to look for clues, read:A Treasure's Trove Puzzle Book Companion.
www.atreasurestrove.com /Public/TheTreasureHunt/TheClues/index.cfm   (199 words)

  
 Home - A Treasure's Trove
A Treasure's Trove is a beautifully illustrated fairy tale suitable for parents and children of all ages.
Already a nationwide literary phenomenon, A Treasure's Trove will be talked about for years to come.
Play the latest Treasure Trove games in the Game Room.   Help Zac find his way in Zac's Quest.  Lead Pook through the challenging levels of Pookman.   Put all the jewels in the box in Pooks Jewel Challenge.   More exciting games are coming!
www.atreasurestrove.com   (190 words)

  
 BBC - History - Treasure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Find out how metal detectorists can uncover the past; explore a gallery of finds and track the Ages of Treasure.
Visit the Portable Antiquities Scheme's web site; find out about how discoveries are recorded across the country; take a look at some of the finds that have been made and how you can get involved.
Hear the curator of the British Museum's Buried Treasure exhibition discussing some of Britain's most exquisite finds on Radio 4's Front Row.
www.bbc.co.uk /history/archaeology/treasure   (334 words)

  
 Snyder's Treasure Trove: Collectible Militaria
The article has been placed in the archives and retrievable for a nominal fee paid to Washington Post, or you can read the text of the article here.
A description of content and ordering information is available by clicking on the cover image of the book at the left or here.
A brief biographical sketch of the staff of Snyder's Treasures.
www.snyderstreasures.com   (3176 words)

  
 O'Reilly -- Treasure Trove Looted
For years, Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove Web site, more recently named MathWorld, was a valuable resource on the Web.
Prior to that, it was available as Eric's Treasure Trove at Eric's personal Web site.
This is in response to a court order [.pdf doc] obtained by CRC Press, a publishing company known for a range of technical reference books.
www.oreilly.com /news/treasure_1100.html   (828 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Unusual Meteorite Unlocks Treasure Trove Of Solar System Secrets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- An unusual meteorite that fell on a frozen lake in Canada five years ago has led a Florida State University geochemist to a breakthrough in understanding the origin of the chemical elements that make up our solar system.
"It opens a treasure trove of prospects for exploring the formation of the elements."
For about 50 years, scientists have known that all the elements beyond iron in the periodic table were made in stars by up to three nuclear processes.
www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2005/09/050928080705.htm   (1897 words)

  
 Lifesize Standups from The Treasure Trove
A "Treasure Trove is "an unexpected find"...And that is just what we are.
A wide range of products make us the place to shop...from Collectibles to that special gift you can't find anywhere else make us the cool place to shop.
The Treasure Trove is located in central Washington State in beautiful downtown Ellensburg, WA.
www.ttrove.com   (228 words)

  
 Teaching Supplies, Educational Games, Classroom Educational Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Teacher's Treasure Trove was designed by educators to help you find what you need to enrich young minds.
We carry over 20,000 teaching and scholastic supplies, all indexed by subject and all at least 10% off retail.
Teacher's Treasure Trove was designed by educators, with certified teachers and instructors deciding our educational product line.
www.thetrove.com   (168 words)

  
 eBay Store - Treasure Trove: Limoges, Norman Rockwell, Gigi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
We are a new and growing store offering collectibles and treasures.
As we grow, we will continue to add more of a variety of items.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
stores.ebay.com /Treasure-Trove   (156 words)

  
 CNN.com - Officials: 'Treasure trove' followed al Qaeda arrest - Aug 2, 2004
CNN.com - Officials: 'Treasure trove' followed al Qaeda arrest - Aug 2, 2004
Capture of suspect in Pakistan led to terror alerts
One U.S. intelligence official said the arrest yielded a "treasure trove" of information.
edition.cnn.com /2004/US/08/02/terror.targets   (680 words)

  
 Sarah's Treasure Trove Online Store, Great Products below Wholesale Prices
Sarah's Treasure Trove Online Store, Great Products below Wholesale Prices
Sarah's Treasure Trove has amazing below wholesale prices on items in our quickly growing inventory.
You can find an amazing variety of items from disney stick-ups to professional coffee grinders.
www.advantageols.com /sarahstreasuretrove   (68 words)

  
 Pare's Treasure Trove Collectibles Records Books Comics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
You get your pick before others find out about our bargains.
Big operations just can't offer the personalized attention you will enjoy at Pare's Treasure Trove.
Deal direct with the person dedicated to giving you top notch client services, Dennis Pare, himself.
www.mnsi.net /~pares   (190 words)

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