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Description: | An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy Langton Down brooch (AD 25- AD 60). The lower part of the bow (including the catch-plate), the pin and parts of the wings at the outer ends are missing. The open-ended wings, 17.0mm in width, are open at each end and enclose a copper-alloy spring of five turns. At the centre of the rear of the wings, a slot for the pin has become enlarged due to breaks. The bow is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The head of the bow projects forwards and then abruptly turns downward at an angle of about 90°. Where the bow joins the wings its width is 10.6mm and below, at the break, it has a width of 6.4mm. The maximum thickness of the bow is 2.4mm. Vertical fluting at the front of the bow is barely visible due to wear or corrosion. There are traces of a shiny dark green patina overall. Horizontal file marks are present at the rear of the bow. The breaks are old. 17.9 x 19.0mm. Weight: 3.88g. This brooch is similar to one from France. See, Hattatt1987: 43, ref: 770.
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