Hidden Treasure: a gold hoard found in a piano

This is the story of a mystery hoard of gold found inside a piano.

Piano tuner Martin Backhouse came across several tightly wrapped fabric bundles while working on an instrument that had been newly donated to Bishop’s Castle Community College in Shropshire. Carefully opening one he discovered stacks of gold sovereigns – precious coins – dating from the turn of the 20th century. Realising the importance of the find, Martin and the college contacted the local Coroner and Finds Liaison Officer to report it under the Treasure Act, which is administered by staff at the British Museum. They could then begin the hunt for the original owner of the coins…

Find out more about the coin hoard here: http://blog.britishmuseum.org/a-hoard...

With special thanks to Ludlow Museum and Bishop’s Castle Community College.