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Description: | Copper alloy and iron brooch. Cast Colchester derivative brooch, cf. Mackreth type CD H 3.h. The metallic composition is uncertain, though the very extensive covering of ferrous corrosion suggests, at least, the decay of an iron axis bar - unless this object was deposited in close association with a substantial iron object, now lost. If the rust does indeed originate from within the head of the brooch, this might imply its deposition front downwards, in a situation - perhaps a container or wrapping - which permitted corrosion products to 'flow' down the bow. Tubular wings clenched behind are presumed from this evidence to have retained an iron axis bar for a hinged pin (probably lost or its remainder concealed); their front is decorated by two vertical and probably bead and reel decorated mouldings either side of the head. The wings are met by a rounded section bow which tapers towards an out-turned pedestal foot. Despite extensive corrosion, it appears likely that there were relief mouldings of indeterminate form on the sides of at least the lower part of the bow. The ragged stub of a catch plate remains behind the foot. Though unlovely to behold today, this would have been an oversized ostentatious and striking piece when first made and worn. Suggested date: Early Roman, 75-175.Length: 64.3mm, Width: 49.4mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 7.9mm, Weight: 36.75gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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