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LOT 0566
British Roman Military Bronze Trumpet-Whorl Plate Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (7.19 grams, 35 mm).
With openwork sub-triangular body made up of three curved trumpets motifs; to the reverse the double pin lug supporting the hinged copper alloy pin, and, at the opposite end is a flat longitudinal catch plate. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Conistone with Kilnsey, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022.
This is a find of note and has been designated to be of Regional importance.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A187CC.
This brooch appears to be related to Mackreth no.11664 (Mackreth 2011, p. 172-173, Type 7c, no.11664, pl.115), which is noted to be uncommon in Britain.
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LOT 0566
British Roman Military Bronze Trumpet-Whorl Plate Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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