Record ID: SF-BD6DF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Glass intaglio on a small oval copper alloy plate. The glass is black and has a moulded design of a head to the left , fairly simple in style on a triangular neck. Diameters 13mm x 11.5mm, 2mm thick. This setting was originally in the centre of an oval brooch (see Hattattt's "oval enamelled brooches with intaglio" group, nos 1207-1209, 1653)of British type which mostly had similar heads where the settings survive. Reported to Cambridge University by present owner who purchased it.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2005
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-21136A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete red glass paste intaglio from a plate brooch of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 300. The intaglio is ovate and sits within a thin copper-alloy setting. The intaglio features a crude design, possibly a crude bust, though it cannot be sufficiently distinguished. The object is 15.7mm long, 13.4mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0B27E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Post Medieval to Modern dress brooch, initially thought to be coloured paste and yellow metal. After recording the finder took it for examination by a jeweller who stated it to be gold and topaz. The former was thought to be more likely as there are no assay marks though these are not always present on jewellery. The brooch consists of a highly ornate frame consisting of swags, coronets and finials in gold. Inside this there is a large piece of honey yellow topaz which has been given one of the more recent brilliant cuts. The brooch is largely complete though the pin and some of i…
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.