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LOT 0558

British Roman Military Bronze Plate Brooch with Scallop Shells and Trumpets

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (10.8 grams, 35 mm).

The face moulded with a central motif of three trumpet heads all meeting at a triangular central point, in-between each outer trumpet motif is a scallop-shell like element; the reverse carry's a single rectangular lug for the spring and pin, and a single transverse rectangular tab to act as a catchplate, but appears to be unfinished. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Kettlewell with Starbotton, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022.

The evidence of the manufacturing process makes this find a 'Find of Note', and has been designated by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme to be of Regional importance.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A1B317.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1624.

Footnotes

Mackreth notes that this brooch is uncommon in Britain. This brooch directly parallels LIN-B8C6EB and no.11664 (Mackreth 2011, p.172-173, Type 7c, no.11664, p.115).

CONDITION

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LOT 0558

British Roman Military Bronze Plate Brooch with Scallop Shells and Trumpets

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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