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A Brief History of Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron 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 Cloak Brooch Circa 1st-2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn5744
A very nice large Roman cloak brooch .This item which dates from the 1st-2nd Century AD and still retains about half of the original fastening pin .It also has lost in antiquity part of the catchplate, and has a small part of the spring gear cover missing as can be seen. It does however show some signs of its original silvering still present .A large brooch of a size not often seen .
Size 5.6 CM in length.

Price: £95.00

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Roman Military Bronze Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-5716
A very good quality Roman Military Bronze cloak brooch. This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD , is of open work design showing two broken back scrolls back to back ...It has a small little dink to its outer frame, which can hardly be seen and is not in anyway detrimental to the quality of this brooch.It still retains its original fastening pin and catch plate and has a wonderful allover green patina ...Size 3.8 CM in dia -

Price: £175.00

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Roman Bronze Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-5718
A very rare Roman bronze Cloak brooch in the form of Cockeral .This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD , is in three dimensional form with some simple line decoration to the head and back .The pin has been lost in Antiquity however the catch plate is still present .. The subject of Birds and animals feature heavily in Roman Mythology and their various cults , and it is likely that the wearing of these brooches was an expression of this faith. Size 3.0 CM in length-

Price: £245.00

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-5717
An excellent quality Roman bronze Military cloak brooch .This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD , is in superb condition and still retains its original fastening pin and catch plate.It also retains a small amount of its original silvering which has been used to decorate it...Recommended item ..Size 5.0 CM inlength-

Price: £120.00

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Roman Cockeral Bronze Dress Pin Ref: 1-SN5692

A rare Roman bronze dress pin. This item which dates from the 2nd - 3rd Century AD has a cockeral decorating the terminal. The very tip of the pin is now missing (lost in antiquity), but is of excellent style and quality. This item would have been used to retain or decorate a cloak and infact still retains a safety loop which would have held a safety cord.
Size 7.5 CM in length.

Price: £75.00

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Roman Bronze Plate Brooch Ref: 1-SN5691

A very good quality Roman bronze plate brooch. This item which dates to the 2nd Century AD,
still retains some original colouring from the enamel inlay that once decorated this brooch. The pin and catch plate are still present however the pin at some stage may have been repaired (but very difficult to tell).
Size 3.0 CM in diameter.

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Roman Bronze Bird Brooch Ref: cab1-4900
A very good quality Roman bronze bird in flight brooch.This item which dates from the period circa
2nd Century AD, is of chunky form and complete with fastening pin and catchplate.This brooch would have been used to fasten a very fine quality cloak or dress.This is known because of the depth of the catchplate.The heavy material that would have been used by most people would have been thick to prevent the cold .Therefore it is likely that this brooch belonged to a lady of wealth and standing.
Size 3.4CM in length-

Price: £245.00

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Roman Bronze Silvered Military Cloak Brooch Ref: 1-SN5566

A Roman bronze silvered military cloak brooch. This item which dates to circa 3rd - 4th Century AD is of good solid construction with original fastening pin and catch plate still present. This piece still retains much of its original silver wash, which in its day would have looked very expensive and likely to have belonged to Centurion or Senior Legionary Soldier. Size 6.4 CM in length

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Large Roman Military Cloak Brooch 1st- 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn5272
A very good quality Large Roman Military cloak brooch. This item which dates to circa 1st- 2nd Century AD,is in superb allover condition and is complete with its original fastening pin and catch plate. The bow of the brooch is mostly of plain design ,however a large V is present towards the lower portion. Size 8.7 CM in length

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch Circa 3rd Cent AD Ref: 1-sn3603
A very nice example of a Roman Military cloak brooch. This item which dates from circa 3rd Century AD,shows some decoration to the head plate which take the form of double lines . The original fastening pin and catch plate are still present, and the entire item has a good green patina. Size 7.0 CM in length

Price: £80.00

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch 1st - 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn5498
A very nice quality Roman Military cloak brooch.( Knee brooch type ) This item which dates to the 1st - 2nd Century AD , is complete with its original fastening pin and catchplate.It has an openwork head plate , and is complimented with a very nice green patina .This piece would have been used to fasten the large cloaks used by the Military. Size 3.5 CM in length-

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Roman Bronze Openwork Plate Brooch 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn5497
A very rare Roman bronze openwork plate brooch.This item which dates to 2nd Century AD,has a large MC to the centre of the brooch.The original fastening pin and catchplate are still present and the whole item has a wonderful green patina.( Approx. 2mm missing off the end of the letter C )RECOMMENDED =Size 3.4 CM in dia

Price: £175.00

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Roman Bronze Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-sn5401
A superb quality Roman bronze Military cloak brooch.This item which dates to circa 4th Century AD,is in excellent condition and retains its original fastening pin. The bow and footplate are decorated with a notched / Ring and dot design ,and the whole item has a wonderful patina.This brooch would have been worn by the Roman soldiers to secure the large heavy cloaks, whilst on guard duty.Size 7.5 CM in length-

Price: £140.00

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Roman Bronze Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-sn5402
A superb quality Roman bronze Military cloak brooch.This item which dates to circa 4th Century AD,is in excellent condition and retains its original fastening pin. The bow and footplate are decorated with a notched design ,and the whole item has a wonderful patina.This brooch would have been worn by the Roman soldiers to secure the large heavy cloaks ,whilst on guard duty.Size 7.4 CM in length-

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Roman Bronze Military Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-sn5400
superb quality Roman bronze Military cloak brooch.This item which dates to circa 4th Century AD,is in excellent condition and retains its original fastening pin. The bow and footplate are decorated with a notched design ,and the whole item has a wonderful patina.This brooch would have been worn by the Roman soldiers to secure the large heavy cloaks whilst on guard duty. Size 7.5CM in length-

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Roman Enamel And Gilded Plate Brooch Ref: cab1-4069
A Roman Enamel and gilded plate brooch. This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD,has an open work centre and still retains some enamel and a small amount of gilding.The pin is now missing ( lost in Antiquity ) but the catch plate and hinge are still present. Found Lincolnshire in 1970. Size 3.5CM in dia.

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Ancient Roman Enamel and Bronze Cloak Brooch Ref: 1-SN5367

A very good quality Roman bronze cloak brooch. This item which dates to the 2nd Century AD
still shows some traces of enamel. It is a very chunky brooch which still retains its original fastening pin and catchplate. EXCELLENT.
Size 4.3CM in length.

Price: £190.00

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Roman Enamelled Cloak Brooch Ref: cab1-3117
A very nice quality Roman- Ladies enamelled cloak brooch.This item which dates to circa 2nd Century AD, is in excellent condition and still retains a good 90% of its original enamel.The fastening pin was lost in antiquity, but the hinge and catch plate are still present ..Found Norfolk in the early 1970s ... Size 3.6 in Dia

Price: £145.00

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Roman Bronze Cloak Brooch - Dog Chasing Hare Ref: 1-SN5119

A very rare and seldom seen Roman cloak brooch.
This item is made of bronze and shows a Dog Chasing a Hare. This subject matter is sometimes seen on the handles of Roman Knives. It dates to the early 2nd Century AD and is in excellent condition with the exception of the fastening pin, which was lost in antiquity.
Size 3.7cm in length.

Price: £275.00

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Roman Military Bronze Cloak Brooch 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-SN4896
A very rare type of Roman Military bronze cloak brooch.This item which dates from the 2nd Century AD , shows some traces of the original enamel inlay to the outer edge .The original pin and catch plate are still present , and the whole brooch is complimented by a central raised turret.Size 4.8 CM in dia

Price: £195.00

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Roman Bronze Enamelled Brooch 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-sn4859
A very nice Roman bronze Enamelled plate brooch . This item which dates from the 2nd Century AD , still retains approx 80% of its enamel and its original fastening pin. A good quality piece which comes highly recommended. Size 3.4 cm in dia

Price: £225.00

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Roman Silvered-Bronze Cloak Brooch circa 1st- 2nd Century AD 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-

Price: £175.00

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Roman Gilded Bronze Brooch With Black Glass-2nd Century AD Ref: cab1-100-0684
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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 -

Price: £250.00

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Roman Military Cloak Brooch 4th Century AD Ref: 1-SN3044
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Military Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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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Roman Bronze Square Plate 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-SN4100
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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-

Price: £95.00

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Large Roman Eagle Brooch 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-SN4046
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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 Bridge Brooch With Niello Inlay 2nd Century AD Ref: 1-SN2486
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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-

Price: £140.00

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Roman Silvered Bronze Cloak Brooch 1st Century AD Ref: cab1-3238
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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

Price: £70.00

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Romano Celtic Pelta Type Brooch 1st- 2nd Century AD Ref: cab1-3048
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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

Price: £295.00

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Roman Bronze & Enamel Brooch 1st- 3rd Century AD Ref: 1-SN3702
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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

Price: £125.00

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Roman Bronze Swastika Brooch Ref: 1-SN4129
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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
Ancient Roman Antiquities & Artifacts- Roman Military Brooches- Roman Jewellery

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.

Price: £95.00

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