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Description: | A fine example of a copper-alloy Roman Polden Hill bow brooch, dating from the late first to second century AD. The brooch is almost complete, just missing its pin. The pin mechanism is sprung and the spring consists of ten coils. The spring is held in place by an axis bar which rests between two pierced moulded plates at the end of each wing. In addition, there is a moulded forward projecting lug at the top of the head which helps secure the spring. The wings are semi-cylindrical in shape to hold the spring. Above the wings, on each side of the head of the brooch, there are moulded crescent shaped decorative plates, a characteristic feature of Polden Hill type brooches. Further decorative moulding runs down the bow of the brooch, where there is a finely moulded central rib which flares towards the top of the bow and turns back at the sides, terminating in a moulded flourish. The catchplate is sub-triangular and complete. The foot of the brooch terminates in a moulded circular collared knop. The brooch measures 46.1 mm long, 18.37 mm wide (at the wings), 6.1 mm thick (at the top of the bow) and weighs 11.4 grams. It has a dark grey to brown patina and traces of tinning are evident.
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