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Description: | Copper alloy and Iron Brooch. Possibly a Headstud Brooch (cf Mackreth Type Headstud 9). Thickened residual wings clasp a possibly iron axis bar of diameter 3.2mm which may retain the stub of a hinged pin; the axis bar is now almost entirely exposed. The bow is thick at the head, slotted to permit the pin to move, and then tapers with a sharp angle at the mid bow. The lower bow has suffered extensive loss, including all of the catch plate and foot, which may emphasise the apparent thickness of the upper bow. A rivet hole of diameter c.2mm appears intended to receive the fixing for a separate stud (lost), and the back of the bow is notched at about this point. The brooch is discoloured and darkened, apparently by recent treatment with oil or Vaseline. This unfortunately leaves it uncertain whether any enamel adheres to the bow. Suggested date: Early Roman, 75-125.Length: 29.3mm, Width: 26.6mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 10.6mm, Weight: 9.96gms.
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