Iron Age Celtic 'Published' Bronze Toggle Fastener

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (17.3 grams, 23 mm).

Of dumbell type comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a D-sectioned shaft with central raised semi-circular moulding, integral raised collars are present where the shaft and terminals meet, each with transverse grooved decoration. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Langtoft, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, circa 2018.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-C8A176.

Published

Leahy, Kevin and Lewis, Michael, Finds Identified II, Dress Fittings & Ornaments, Essex, 2020, p.200.

CONDITION

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