Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch

Object Description

An Anglo-Saxon small-long brooch cast from bronze. The piece displays a rectangular head which the bottom two corners edge down into points. The body displays a slight arch leading down to what would have been a fanned foot. Horizontal ridges decorate the body. The pin is now missing and the catch plate is chipped.

Date: Circa 5th-6th century AD

Object History

Ex Peter Stone collection, 1980-90’s

Object Condition

Good condition, foot terminal is now missing. Iron deposit from the pin around the hinge. Some scratches to the surface consistent with age.

Object Details