Roman Enamelled Hippocampus Brooch

1st-2nd century A.D. A T-shaped brooch with remains of blue and red enamelling in lozenge-shaped and circular cells on the headplate, bow and foot, sprung pin and catch absent. 28.7 grams, 66 mm (2 5/

2nd century A.D. A circular plate brooch with decorative notching to the outer edge and pin lugs, pin and catchplate to reverse; decorated with raised concentric borders and central spool-shaped stud,

2nd century AD. A bronze umbonate plate brooch with domed disc, short lateral lugs, pierced lug to the hinged pin, bulbous lug to the catch; red and blue enamel detailing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of

2nd century AD. A bronze 'bridge' brooch with terminal knops to each end, arched body with three panels of inlaid yellow enamel opposed triangles; pin and catch plate to the back. 17 grams, 66mm (2 1/

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze hinge-headed enamelled brooch with shallow bow and trapezoidal footplate with panels of enamel ornament; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze hinge-headed bow brooch with enamelled bow, balustered foot, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 995. 6.40 grams, 41mm (1

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

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet brooch with hinged pin to the conical head, balustered bow; blue enamelled La Tène style comma-leaf motifs to the head and band of triangles to the lower bow; i

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze and enamelled wheel brooch with lobe extensions, openwork rosette body and raised boss to the centre with concentric bands of enamel; pin hinge and catch plate to the rear

2nd century AD. A mixed group of plate brooches comprising: one fish-shaped with enamelled scale detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; a horseman with inset cells to the horse's chest a

With head turned to the side, circular eyes, with large projecting mouth, the body decorated with recessed circles with remains of light green and red enamel inlay. Material:Bronze Size:3.7 cm L - 1 1

Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch with Enamelled Owl c.2nd century AD. 1 1/2 inch length. Teardrop-shaped plate with sylized owl, the white body, black eyes, outline and feet. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe

Roman Empire, probably northern Europe: Gaul or Britain, ca. 100 to 300 CE. This is a bronze enamelled brooch in the shape of a wheel with a blue and white checkered pattern around a raised circle dec

1st-8th century A.D. Including a finger ring with enamelled bezel, a knee brooch, dress pin and other items. 31 grams total, 8-81 mm (1/4 - 3 1/8 in.). Found on a multi-period site in East Yorkshire,

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-3rd century AD. A mixed group of knee brooches with pin and catchplate to reverse, including two with chains bearing a leaf-shaped and enamelled pendant. 52.4 grams total, 43-88mm (1 3/4 - 3 1/2")

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze mirror or trulla handle, flat in section with crescentic upper end and scrolled lower end; the surface formed with symmetrically placed low-relief palmettes, vine tendrils

Circa 11th century A.D. With circular frame enclosing a cloisoné enamel cruciform design in shades of blue and white, six radiating lobes to the rim each with an enamel fill. Cf. Hammond, B., British

A FINE ANTIQUE GOLD PEARL AND ENAMELLED BROOCH painted with a female, wearing a diamond stud head piece. 20 grams. 5 cm wide.

4th century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with balustered arms, spring loop, broad bow with vertical ribs, tongue-shaped foot with inscription 'MARIA' in majuscule. 16.16 grams, 80mm (3 1/8"). Prop

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2" in length, of elegant form with double transverse crests to the back. Pro

1st-4th century AD. A group of ten bow and crossbow brooches all with pins. 103 grams total, 32-55m (1 1/4 - 2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. [10, No Reserve]

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2 1/4" in length, of elegant form, probably for a woman’s garment. Op

2nd century AD. An iron P-shaped brooch, inlaid silver plate to the bow with a line of niello chevrons, flared foot with inlaid silver plate, decorated with lines of niello chevrons and lines; pin and