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Description: | A copper-alloy Colchester one-piece brooch of early to mid 1st century date.The wings have a flat underside, from the centre of which protrudes the integrally-cast spring. Seven coils of this spring remain, as does the external chord, which is held in place by a rearward lug. The spring has been bent away from its original position. A short length of the pin survives. The bow takes the form of a 'D-shaped' hump. It is oval in section, tapering towards a pointed foot, where there are the remains of a catchplate.The artefact is heavily corroded. It measures 32.5mm long, 12.5mm wide (head) and weighs 2.49g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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