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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy "trumpet-headed" brooch of Roman date, first or second century (AD 43 - AD 200). Part of the catch-plate and the pin are missing. The breaks are old. Length 51mm, width of trumpet head 11mm. Weight 11.26g.The expanded head of this type of brooch has been likened to the bell of a trumpet and in this example the head forms a plate to the rear of which is attached an integral perforated lug which formerly accommodated the spring mechanism. The lug is D-shaped (as viewed from the side) and is 7mm in length, 8mm in width and 3mm thick. The iron spring and pin and also the axial bar are lost. There is iron staining on both faces of the lug. There is no evidence for a head loop to accommodate a chain.Viewing the brooch from the side, it is strongly arched, a typical feature of this type of brooch. Viewing the brooch from the front, the upper, trumpet-shaped part of the bow tapers inwards and the front has a distinct carination. The bow is divided into two halves by a characteristic triple moulding. The central moulding, often referred to as a button, has a minor "lip" above and below. This central moulding with its two lips is larger than the separate moulded features above and below it. These smaller mouldings are similar and consist of two contiguous transverse ribs. None of the mouldings described extend around to the rear of the bow. From beneath the lower moulding the bow tapers gently and evenly and terminates with small forward projecting foot knob. This lower part of the bow is convex at the front but does not possess a distinct carination as does the upper part.Viewing the brooch from the rear, the catch-plate is situated along the centre-line of the bow.It is sub-triangular in plan as viewed from the side. Part of the curled over edge of the catch-plate that accommodated the pin is lost and the surviving part has a ragged edge. The rear face of the brooch, excepting the rear perforated lug and the catch-plate, is slightly convex. The surfaces of this brooch are mainly covered with a mid-green patina. However, it also has areas where bronze disease is active, particularly on the lower part of the bow and the catch-plate. Although the brooch is incomplete and has some bronze disease, it is in fair condition.
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