Record ID: LVPL-CD4164
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular brooch, with decorative elements to either side, of Medieval dating (c.1200 - c. 1400 AD). The brooch is sub-circular (slightly oval) in plan, with the frame having a broadly circular cross section. The decoration on the brooch is symmetrical and is the same on both sides (front & back). The decoration is probably floral or zoomorphic in style, but due to the degree of abrasion suffered, it is hard to determine exactly the style of decoration. A double sided projection is present on one side of the brooch, with a pronounced swelling opposite …
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-77C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic Roman brooch, in the shape of a swimming / sitting duck, of late 2nd Century dating. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the central back section. The base of the duck's neck is present, the head is missing. The feathers on the duck's back have been depicted by an enamelled panel. The central section of the enamel panel consists of a panel with lozenges set centrally and triangles along the edge inbetween the lozenges. A couple of the triangles still retain some traces of a red enamel. One of the lozenges appears to…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-31C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy catch plate fragment from a Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. The catch plate fragment consists of the base of the bow and part of the triangular catch plate behind it. It is rectangular in plan, and irregular in profile. The catch plate is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. The catch plate measures 25.87mm in length, 6.83mm wide and 10.58mm thick. It weighs 4.2 grams. This brooch fragment was found in …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-322AD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with the hinge / spring and pin missing. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is flat, with a integrally cast rectangular lug. This lug is incomplete and has the remains of a pierced hole through it. The pin / spring would have been attached through this hole. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-9AD4D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 90% of the brooch is present, with the pin being present, but incomplete. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is flat, with a integrally cast rectangular lug. The spring is present coiled through the lug on the back of the bow, with an internal chord. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body. Halfway down the length of the bow,…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B05A97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The head loop and pin are missing. The wings are complete with a rolled complete casing holding the axis bar for the hinged pin. The pin is incomplete and housed within a cut notch between the two rolled cylindrical casings. The axis bar holding the pin is made from copper alloy. From the top / head of the brooch a small head loop extends, now incomplete. The bow head is narrow with a graceful slightly angular profile. The bow is D shaped in cr…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-B0EDF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy conical disc brooch or umbonate variant, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The pin and part of the right hand edge are missing. The brooch is sub circular in plan. The front has been decorated with a raised central dome (convex) area. The top of the dome has been decorated by an open lozenge (square set diagonally) design. Inside the lozenge, is a central pellet, surrounded by a wide raised copper alloy ring. Between these areas, in the recessed area, is the remnants of enamel inlay, possibly red i…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-CA6076
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enameled circular disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. 200 to c. 350 AD). The brooch is approximately 75% complete, with the pin, some enamel and part of the edge missing. The front of the brooch has been separated into three separate areas: a central circle, with two circular recessed borders. The areas are delimited by a raised flattened ridge. Traces of a red enamel are present in the middle section. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The catch plate is incomplete and consists of a rectangular asymmetrical lug, the folded edg…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-E47E04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an enamelled copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch of Roman date (75 - 175AD). The fragment consists of part of the head, the bow and part of the foot. The spring, catch plate and pin are missing. The bow of the brooch has an angular comma shaped profile and a rectangular shaped cross section. The break across the head is old and patinated. The bow tapers to a point below the decorated enamel panel. The head consists of three horizontal ribs. The central horizontal rib has vertical rouletted decoration. The top of the head is broken, with only the base…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-01AD05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy skeuomorphic plate brooch, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The plate brooch has been cast in the form of a swastika (a cross where the arms are bent in an L-shape, with the base of the legs orientated anti-clockwise). Each of the four arms has been decorated by a series of incised squares positioned at the end. A small circular impression has been positioned at the centre of the cross, possibly where a small gem or other form of decoration was attached. The back of the plate is plain and undecorated. The pin rest and part of the hinge fitti…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-117062
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Aucissa type bow brooch, of 1st Century AD dating (AD 43 - AD 75). The bow brooch consists of a two part hinged bow, each part (the bow and the pin) having been cast separately and fastened together. The bow is flat, and has a rectangular cross section. The head of the bow has been bent backwards to form a space to hold the axis bar for the hinge. A slot has been cut in the top of the head to allow the hinged pin to be positioned. The head is square in shape, with a row of three punched annulets (circles) as decoration along the base of the squar…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-3BF4A0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Headstud style brooch, of Roman dating (75 - 200 AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, foot and part of the hinge. The headloop, pin, wings and majority of the catch plate are missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The headloop at the top of the brooch is missing. The bow is decorated by a circular decorative headstud. Below the headstud, the bow has been decorated by a column of lozenges running vertically down the b…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-9632A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular brooch of Anglo-Saxon dating (5th to 6th Century AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch frame is present, the pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The brooch frame consists of a flat curved band. The front has been decorated with a series of punched ring and dot designs. Perforations or holes are present instead of the central dot. Not all of the holes have been completely perforated. The back is plain and undecorated. Part of a casting ridge or seam is still present on the back. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an eve…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-BFB6C3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Bow and Fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the head and hinge of the brooch. The head is sub triangular in plan and roughly D shaped in cross section. The head is rectangular at the top, tapering into a narrow bow. The edges are rounded. The back of the brooch displays a hinge, with axis bar still present between the two sides. The pin is no longer present. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the p…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3B2352
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Headstud style brooch, of Roman dating (75 - 200 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, foot and part of the hinge. The pin and parts of the headloop are missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The headloop at the top of the brooch is partially complete, and would have originally been circular in nature. The bow is decorated by a circular decorative headstud, comprising two concentric circles. Below the headstud,…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-4FAC66
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the top of the bow and the attachment loop for the spring. The foot, catch plate, spring and pin are all missing. The bow is angular, descending from a plate below it. The head of the brooch is complete, semi circular in plan, and tapers into the bow. The bow is D-shaped in cross section. At the shoulder (midway) point of the bow, there is a raised ridges. Otherwise the bow is plain and undecorated. The reverse of the head has a cast projecting…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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