Object Description
A silver Roman brooch featuring the original catch-plate and bronze pin. The foot consists of a protruding knob finial which leads to a triangular catch-plate adorned with parallel linear incisions on the folded edge. The bow widens towards the head, altered from the usual trumpet-type with elongated arms, thus resembling an anchor. Below the head is the flattened wings, which stretches across the whole of the coiled bronze spring, which in turn is secured around an axis bar. The bronze spring progresses into the tapering pin. Tarnishing and patination to the surface, alongside wear such as scratches and earthy encrustations. One side of the flattened wings chipped. The pin is chipped and affixed to the back of the catch-plate.
Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD