Roman Bronze Double-Axe Plate Brooch

A bronze plate brooch formed as a stylised fasces or ceremonial axe with bundle of rods, with notched T-shaped blade, loop to the rear, ribbed handle, hinged pin and catch to the reverse are absent .

2nd-3rd century AD. A substantial bronze plate brooch comprising a ribbed spine and two lateral addorsed axeheads with notched blades; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 13.6 grams, 49mm (2"). Prope

2nd century A.D. With silvered finish, legs extended and head reversed, pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 612. 6.9 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4

Ca. 2nd century AD. A bronze brooch plate featuring an openwork design of a central stem culminating in a leaf-shaped finial, with two small protrusions at its mid-section. Flanking the stem are two S

Ancient Roman Horse Head Fibula Brooch c.2nd century AD. Size 1 1/4 inch. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central ring-and-dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central ring-and-dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, pointed ears; hinged pin and catchplate to

2nd century A.D. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central ring-and-dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, curled ear; pin-lugs and catchplate to th

Ca. 100-200 AD A bronze plate brooch with an openwork design of a she-wolf suckling twins Romulus and Remus, standing on a baseline. Catch and pin to the reverse. Size: L:19.5mm / W:28.7mm ; 6.12g Pro

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a grazing horse with looped tail on a baseline modelled in the half-round; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford,

A bronze plate brooch of a gladiator advancing, Murmillo type with curved peak to the helmet, broad rectangular shield and short Gladius sword held across the chest; hinged pin absent and damaged catc

2nd century AD. A gilt-bronze plate brooch with concentric rings of punched ring-and-dot motifs and raised ropework collars, lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age

Ca. 100-300 AD. A nice bronze plate brooch of a grazing horse on a baseline. The animal is modelled in the half-round with a looped tail. Catch plate to the reverse. Good condition. For comparable bro

Ca. 200-300 AD. A bronze open work plate brooch in the shape of a wheel, also known as a "Wheel of Fortune", depicting the Sun symbol in the centre. Good Condition. Cf. Richard Hattatt (2000), A Visua

Ca. 100-200 AD A bronze plate brooch formed as a frog with its legs bent. The D-shaped head with inlaid dark glass eyes. The upper and lower body consist of triangular-shaped recessed panels which wou

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads each with notched mouth, ring-and-dot eye, central ring-and-dot motif; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 15 gram

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, triangular ear; hinged pin and catchplate to the re

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a rabbit with enamelled cells to the flank and eye, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, it

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch in the shape of an eight-armed whorl, each with openwork section; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a horse with head lowered, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1185. 7.32 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Prop

Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch Fibula c.2nd cent AD. size 1 5/8 inch length. Tinned bronze zoomorphic plate brooch of hound catching rabbit. missing pin. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann Harbo

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as a salmon(?) with broad, gently curved lozengiform body, small lateral fins, chevron tail, D-shaped head with large discoid eye; the body with five rows

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch with radiating spikes to the rim, enamelled annular design with transverse bar, spring and catch to the reverse. Cf. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S. Roman Brooches in Br

Ancient Roman Enameled Bronze Brooch Fibula c.2nd cent AD. size 2 1/2 inch length. Equal armed plate brooch, with orange, green, blue and red enamel. RARE. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann

Ca. 200-300 AD. An axe-shaped brooch with an asymmetric blade stretching downwards. This brooch type is typical of central European productions under the Roman Empire, probably reflecting the martial