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A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD,SILVER, BRONZE & IRON ROMAN BROOCHES. Ref: 1-Roman Brooches

The idea of using brooches to fasten clothing was introduced to Britain around the 5th century BC. These early types were mostly simple, one piece, bow brooches where the body, spring and pin were all made of a single piece of metal. However hinged types were also made. By the period immediately preceding the Roman conquest the dominant type in the South- East was the Colchester bow brooch. Other types including the Langton Down and Nauheim Derivatives were also popular. Many of the larger brooches including
the well known Crossbow type ,were attributed to the Roman Military to fasten their large heavy cloaks.

Roman Brooches inevitably show a combination of British and Continental influences. Brooches remained in use throughout the Romano-British period, but by far the greatest number of different types belong to the 1st and 2nd century AD. Thereafter the range becomes relatively restricted and brooches themselves seemed to have become indicative of social status.

Roman brooches were made almost always of bronze, which were occasionally tinned to give a silver appearance. Iron was also used but these are far less common partly due to destruction by corrosion. Occasionally Roman silver brooches and Roman gold brooches are found but these are extremely rare as they are associated with the ruling classes.

Roman Enamelled Dog Brooch Circa 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn4770
A rare Roman Enamelled Dog Brooch.This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD , shows the figure of a Running Dog.A large amount of orange enamel still remains (approx 80%)- but the attachment pin has been lost in Antiquity...(Likely the reason for its loss.) A good dark brown patina is present which gives this larger than average brooch much appeal...Size 3.6 CM in length

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Roman Silvered-Bronze Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-3239
A very rare and seldom seen- Roman silvered- bronze cloak brooch.(approx 70% of silvering remaining ).This item which dates to circa 1st- 2nd Century AD,still retains its original pin and catch plate and shows decoration to the foot plate
Recommended.Size 5.1 CM in length-

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Roman Bronze Dove Brooch Ref: cab1-2150
A very good quality Roman bronze dove brooch.This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD,shows a Dove with out- stretched Wings.This item still retains its original pin and catch plate.Rare type.Size 2.8 CM in length-

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Roman Ladies Clock brooches Ref: cab1-4780
A nice group of three Roman Ladies cloak brooches.All of these three items date to the 2nd Century AD ,and were found in the Norfolk area of England in the 1970s.Two of these brooches show the remains of enamel inlay ,and two still retain their original attachment pins.A good group which comes recommended. Average Size 3.0 CM in length-

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SOLD Roman Bronze Military Brooch Shows Four Dragons Heads Ref: 1-sn4604
A very rare Roman bronze Military Brooch. This item which dates from the 2nd Century AD, shows four dragons heads
in the form of a Swastika ..( In Roman times the Swastika was a Solar Symbol.) The attachment pin is now missing -lost in Antiquity-but
the overall condition is supurb.This piece would have been used to fasten the heavy cloaks, that the Roman soldiers would have worn on guard duty. Size 3.2CM

Price: £120.00

Roman Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-4484
A good quality Roman bronze- Military Cloak Brooch. This piece which dates from the 1st Century AD shows signs of silvering – some of which still remain. The original pin and catch plate are still present. This item is still in overall excellent condition and a rare type. Size 6.0 CM in length-

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-4541
A very chunky Roman military cloak brooch. This piece, which dates from the 1st- 2nd Century AD, is in fine / excellent condition. Good moulding to the bow can be seen, and the original pin and catch plate are still present. Size 6.0CM in length

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Roman Bronze Brooch 3rd-4th Century AD Ref: 1-SN3235
A very rare and seldom seen Roman bronze brooch. This item which dates from the 3rd-4th Century AD,is lacking its top finial- however it retains its original pin.The most important feature is however, the brooch is inscribed on either side of the bow with the legend UTERE-FELIX =Good luck to the Wearer.A very important brooch and seldom seen outside Museum collections .Size 7.0 CM in length-

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Roman Gilded Bronze Brooch Ref: cab1-100-0684
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An excellent quality Roman Gilded bronze plate brooch. This item dates from the 2nd Century AD, and shows an original black glass stone sitting within decorative gilding.The rear of this brooch still has its original silvering and catch plate but is without its pin..This is likely as to how it was lost. ( A rare type. ) Found Bristol 1977. Size 3.6 CM - SN2844 -

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch Ref: 1-SN3044
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A very large Roman 4th Century AD bronze gilded Military cloak brooch. This item retains approx 70 % of its original gilding and its retaining pin is still in position.In its day this item would have belonged to an officer of some rank and wealth. The footplate is of open work design, and the head is decorated with three large onion shaped terminals .(Found Germany ) Size 10.0 CM in length .

Price: £675.00

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SOLD-Roman bird In Flight Enamelled Brooch Ref: cab1-3225
A Roman bird in flight enamelled brooch . This piece which dates from the 2nd Century AD,still retains much of its yellow enamel inlay (approx 80%) -together with its chain loop , catch plate and pin..A rare item found in the North of England in the 1960s.Size 4.0 CM in length

Price: £195.00

SOLD-Roman Bronze Fish Brooch Ref: 1-SN3296
A very rare Roman 2nd Century AD ,bronze fish brooch This item which still retains its pin and catch plate is in overall excellent condition, and has an all over repousse decoration -of punched dot design .RECOMMENDED .
Size 5.0 CM

Price: £240.00

SOLD-Roman Axe Brooch Ref: 1-SN532
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A very rare Roman Axe type brooch. This piece which dates from the 2nd Century AD , still retains its pin and catch plate and apart from from a small chip on the right hand terminal is in excellent condition.A rare piece seldom seen or offered for sale.Size 5.0 CM in length.

Price: £125.00

Roman Bronze Square Plate Ref: 1-SN4100
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A good quality Roman Bronze Square plate - type brooch. This piece which dates from the 2nd Century AD, would have been used by the Roman soldiers to fasten their heavy cloaks with.It still retains its original pin and catch plate and shows a design of an open work square and cresents.Nice condition.Size 3.0 CM square-

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Roman Military Cloak brooch Ref: 1-SN2256
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A very rare and interesting Roman Military Cloak brooch. This piece which dates from the early 1st Century AD , would have been used to fasten the Roman soldiers large heavy cloaks.It is called a bird lip type brooch, this is because of the projections which are evident on the bow.It shows decoration to the catch- plate in the form of rows of dots and still retains its fastening pin.A very large imposing piece. Size 10.5 CM in length--

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Large Roman Eagle brooch Ref: 1-SN4046
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A very scarce- Large Roman Eagle brooch. This piece which still retains much of its original tinning ,dates from the 2nd Century AD. This brooch shows an Eagle with its wings in the closed position and with its tail feathers spread .The pin and catch plate still present. Size 4.8 CM

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Roman Enamel Brooch- 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-SN3552
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A excellent Roman enamelled plate brooch .This piece which dates from the 2nd Century AD, still retains 90% of its enamel inlay, (in blue and orange.) The fastening pin was broken in antiquity, but the catch plate is still present.Found Norfolk in the 1970s. Size 4.8 CM

Price: £275.00

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Roman Umbanate Type brooch Ref: 1-SN3868
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A good quality Roman umbanate type brooch. This type which dates from the 2nd Century AD,still retains its white enamel inlay and its attachment pin.Ring and dot decoration can be seen to the exterior and a dark allover patina compliments this piece. Found Oxfordshire 1969.Size 3.5 CM-

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Roman Bridge Brooch With Niello Inlay Ref: 1-SN2486
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A rare Roman bridge brooch with niello inlay. This item which dates from the 2nd Century AD,is in excellent condition with much niello still present ( a form of silver).There is evidence of white enamel inlay to the centre section, but the pin fastener has been lost in antiquity .Found East-Anglia in the 1970s.Size 5.0 CM in length-

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SOLD-Roman 2nd Century AD , Bronze & Enamel Brooch Ref: 1-SN2386
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A superb Roman 2nd Century AD , bronze and enamel brooch.This piece which dates from the 2nd Century AD,still retains much of its Green and Red enamelled inlay.It is complete with its retaining pin and catch plate and is excellent allover condition.Size 4.7 CM in length

Price: £125.00

Roman Silvered Bronze Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-3238
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A very rare Roman silvered bronze cloak brooch. This style, which is known as a Hod- Hill type, is in superb condition, showing much silvering and some niello inlay to the head a plate. This piece dates to circa 1st Century AD and is complete with its original fastening pin. Size 5.0 CM in length

Price: £190.00

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Roman Return Foot Type Brooch Ref: cab1-3727
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A very rare Roman returned foot type brooch. This item which is made of iron instead of bronze is likely to be of local construction .It would date from circa 2nd- 3rd Century AD, and is in overall excellent condition, being complete with its fastening pin. The iron is very stable and shows no signs of weakness.( RARE ). Size 7.5 CM in length

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-2620
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An excellent quality Roman 4th Century AD, Military cloak brooch.( Cross- bow type).This item is complete with its original attachment pin ,has a longer than usual decorated foot plate, which is decorated with inscribed ring and dot decoration. This piece has a dark green colour patina, and would make a fine center -piece to any collection. Size 10.2 CM in length

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Romano Celtic Pelta type Brooch Ref: cab1-3048
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A very rare Romano - Celtic (Celtic peoples living in Roman Britain ) Pelta type brooch.This rare brooch which was used for fastening a shawl or cloak ,is a very rare find ,which also retains some of its enamel inlay and its fastening pin.It dates from the 1st- 2nd Century AD, and is highly recommended. Found Norfolk in the 1970s.Size 3.5 CM

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Large Roman Enamelled Brooch Ref: cab1- 2723
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A very rare Large Roman enamelled brooch. This piece which dates from circa 2nd Century AD,is in excellent condition and is complete with its original pin fastener. Good enamel inlay is still present (approx 95 % ) and the quality of the colour is still very strong.Size 5.3 CM -SN2723

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Roman Bronze & Enamel Brooch Ref: 1-SN3702
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A good Quality Roman brooch in Bronze with Blue and Red enamel inlay .This item which dates from the 1st- 3rd Century AD , still retains its original fastening pin and catchplate. ( A good honest attractive brooch )Size 5.0 CM in length

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Roman Enamel Brooch Ref: 1-SN3551
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A large Roman enamelled brooch .This item which dates to the 2nd Century AD , has much of it original enamel inlay ..The catch plate is still present as is 80 % of the pin fastener.Good colours can be seen in the enamel and this item comes highly recommended. Found Norfolk 1970's. Size 5.5 CM in length-

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Roman Bird Brooch Ref: 1-SN3118
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An excellent quality Roman bird brooch, , circa 2nd Century AD. This piece still has its silver eyes present and much original enamel work still in place . Its pin and catch plate are still in position and is overall an excellent brooch. A small crack to the neck is present and it has had a quality repair which is only just visible. The neck is slightly tilted to the right...very rare...Size 5.2 CM in length.Found Norfolk in the 1970's

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Roman 2nd Century AD, Millefiori Enamelled Brooch Ref: 1- SNP3873
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A Roman 2nd Century AD, Millefiori enamelled brooch.This item has some ancient damage to the open work edging as can be seen, and its pin is missing. However this item retains it safety chain catch and shows the presence of some good enamel work.
3.4 CM

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Roman Bronze Swastika Brooch Ref: 1-SN4129
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A good quality Roman bronze swastika brooch, circa 2nd Century AD. (The swastika in the Roman period was a solar symbol ).The original pin and catch fastening are still present and intact , and it has a allover green patina. A good large brooch which would compliment any collection. Size 5.5 CM in dia

Price: £290.00

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Roman Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-3407
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A military 1st - 2nd Century AD cloak brooch.This item comes complete with pin and has an overall good green patina.This brooch has some ring and dot decoration present on the bow as shown.

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