Roman - Five Brooches and 'Shield' Belt Stud > Lot No. 551

Description:
Circa 1st century AD. Three fine bronze brooches complete with pins: a bronze 'leech' brooch (lacking pin); a rare and interesting bronze angular brooch in the form of a heavily moulded and bent human arm (lacking only the pin); a bronze military belt stud in the form of a scutum (legionary shield).

Measurements:
Brooches 75 to 60mm; stud 30mm.

Condition:
Generally fine.

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £50
High estimate: £70

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £40