Roman 'Midlands' Bronze Decorated Crossbow Brooch
4th-5th century A.D. With onion-knop terminals, carinated bow with linear decoration and a separate collar to the base of the bow; wide footplate with pellet decoration; catch-plate and repaired pin to the reverse. 78.6 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.).
Found UK. Acquired from Stonegate Antiques, York, 2008. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Price realized | 130 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 20 GBP |