Roman Bronze ‘Glastonbury’ Type Brooch

A fine Roman ‘Glastonbury’ type two-piece mechanism bronze brooch influenced by the La Tène II style. It features an arched bow connected to an axis bar with a separate spring coiled three times on either side. The bow itself is adorned with intricate geometric patterns at the top and bottom. Three circular etchings are spaced evenly, while the central section displays vitruvian wave motifs flanked by borders of carefully incised dots. The lower part of the bow is further embellished with four evenly spaced raised ribs, with the gap between the first and second ribs marked by delicate horizontal linear etchings. The pin tapers to a sharp point and rests within an elongated, rounded catch plate, now fixed in place. The brooch has developed a rich patina, with some oxidisation visible on the reverse.