Roman - Group of Thirteen Bronze Brooches > Lot No. 926

Description:
Circa 1st to 3rd century AD. A mixed group of thirteen bronze brooches, including large crossbow, trumpet (2), Hod Hill, headstud and other types; three with pins (13).

Measurements:
205 grams (total), 33 to 76 mm long.

Condition:
Generally fine, most lacking pins. Interesting group with various types represented.

References:
Hattatt, Iron-Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985.

Provenance:
Property of a deceased detectorist.

Estimate: £40 - 60 (EUR 50 - 70; USD 60 - 90)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £140