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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester two-piece brooch dating to the period c. AD 43 - 100. The pin, part of the head, one wing and the catchplate are missing. The brooch measures 53.93mm in length, 13.17mm maximum width, 0.67mm minimum width, is 10.78mm thick and weighs 7.68g.The head exhibits small, incomplete wings on both sides. There is a forward projecting lug which curls upwards positioned in the centre of the head. It houses the corroded remains of the iron axis bar for the copper alloy sprung pin mechanism. Three loops of the spring survive. The third loop curls upwards and passes through an external chord which curls upwards and is positioned in the centre of the head. It tapers to a point at the top of the bow. The bow tapers along its length to a point and is bent at the foot. There is an old break along the lower section of the bow, indicating where the missing catchplate would have been positioned. The brooch has an uneven dark brown patina.Cf. Hattatt, R, 2007, p. 297, nos. 1455 & 260.
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