Record ID: ESS-6EB2D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of 'keyhole' rosette type (Hattatt 284/285) The cylindrical spring case, 20mm wide, is formed from two pieces of metal rolled together and perforated with a central transverse slot. The spring cover is broken and a portion missing. The spring & pin are also missing. A central disk, 22mm in diameter, projects slightly forward from the spring casing. This is decorated with a pair of concentric ribs around the edge of the disk. The centre of the disk is perforated with a 2mm hole that would have served as an attachment point for an applied central decorat…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chelmsford', grid reference and parish protected.