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August 2019: Historica & Metal Detecting Auction(#162) 27/08/2019 10:00 AM BST CLOSED!

Lot 250 of 381: An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative 'Polden Hill' type, dating c. AD 43-120. This example is of impressive size, demonstrating a winged head with end-caps and decorative reeded collars on its front edge. The back face of the had still retains the spring and axis bar, one part of the latter threaded through a projecting lug and the pin missing in an old break. The bow curves strongly in section and is 'D' shaped in section, plain with the exception of its upper por

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Lot closed - unsold (1 bid)
Estimate: £30 - £50

August 2019: Historica & Metal Detecting Auction(#162)  27/08/2019 10:00 AM BST  CLOSED!