Ancient Roman Bronze, Enamel Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch — Accompanied by a Detailed Historical Report Circa 100 AD - 200 AD (No Reserve Price)
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Description from the seller
Roman Copper-Alloy Disc Brooch (c. AD 100–200) – Converted into a Modern Pendant
This listing offers an authentic Roman copper-alloy disc brooch, dating to approximately AD 100–200, expertly transformed into a contemporary pendant while preserving the integrity and character of the ancient artefact. The brooch is recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under Record ID: DUR-9B056E, ensuring verified provenance and historical documentation.
Description of the Artefact
The original brooch is a flat, circular disc fibula, decorated with a central raised pellet and bordered by an outer ring of pellets. Traces of ancient blue enamel remain visible within the outer ring, now aged to pale tones, consistent with Roman enamel work of the 2nd century.
The inner circle once held enamel as well, now lost to time, revealing its underlying casting structure. The reverse retains the catchplate and hinge area, though the pin was already missing at the time of discovery.
Classification (per PAS report)
Type: Disc brooch
Sub-class: Mackreth Type 2.g
Material: Copper alloy
Manufacture: Cast
Date: c. AD 100–200
This type of brooch is associated with “British” regional production and is typically found across coastal and inland areas north of the Bristol Channel, but is comparatively less common in northern England.
Modern Mounting
The ancient brooch has been professionally set into a silver-plated round pendant mount, allowing it to be worn while protecting the archaeological material.
It comes on a 17-inch faux leather cord, creating a clean and stylish contrast with the patinated bronze and surviving enamel. The mounting does not damage or alter the original artefact, which remains fully visible.
Dimensions
(From the PAS report)
Diameter: 19.16 mm
Thickness: 4.54 mm
Weight (artefact): 3.1 g
(Approximate modern pendant dimensions)
Total pendant height including bail: ~30 mm
Cord length: 17 in
Condition
The artefact is incomplete (pin missing), with corrosion and surface wear consistent with its age. Patina is dark brown with areas of surviving enamel in blue and pale green tones. Fully stable and suitable for wear as jewellery.
Provenance
Found: 11 March 2018, Durham, UK
PAS Record ID: DUR-9B056E
Recorded and identified by: Durham FLO team (Mr Des Murphy & Mr Benjamin Westwood)
The PAS record will be provided to the buyer as part of the documentation.
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Customs fees will be applied on countries outside the EU (2)
Roman Copper-Alloy Disc Brooch (c. AD 100–200) – Converted into a Modern Pendant
This listing offers an authentic Roman copper-alloy disc brooch, dating to approximately AD 100–200, expertly transformed into a contemporary pendant while preserving the integrity and character of the ancient artefact. The brooch is recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under Record ID: DUR-9B056E, ensuring verified provenance and historical documentation.
Description of the Artefact
The original brooch is a flat, circular disc fibula, decorated with a central raised pellet and bordered by an outer ring of pellets. Traces of ancient blue enamel remain visible within the outer ring, now aged to pale tones, consistent with Roman enamel work of the 2nd century.
The inner circle once held enamel as well, now lost to time, revealing its underlying casting structure. The reverse retains the catchplate and hinge area, though the pin was already missing at the time of discovery.
Classification (per PAS report)
Type: Disc brooch
Sub-class: Mackreth Type 2.g
Material: Copper alloy
Manufacture: Cast
Date: c. AD 100–200
This type of brooch is associated with “British” regional production and is typically found across coastal and inland areas north of the Bristol Channel, but is comparatively less common in northern England.
Modern Mounting
The ancient brooch has been professionally set into a silver-plated round pendant mount, allowing it to be worn while protecting the archaeological material.
It comes on a 17-inch faux leather cord, creating a clean and stylish contrast with the patinated bronze and surviving enamel. The mounting does not damage or alter the original artefact, which remains fully visible.
Dimensions
(From the PAS report)
Diameter: 19.16 mm
Thickness: 4.54 mm
Weight (artefact): 3.1 g
(Approximate modern pendant dimensions)
Total pendant height including bail: ~30 mm
Cord length: 17 in
Condition
The artefact is incomplete (pin missing), with corrosion and surface wear consistent with its age. Patina is dark brown with areas of surviving enamel in blue and pale green tones. Fully stable and suitable for wear as jewellery.
Provenance
Found: 11 March 2018, Durham, UK
PAS Record ID: DUR-9B056E
Recorded and identified by: Durham FLO team (Mr Des Murphy & Mr Benjamin Westwood)
The PAS record will be provided to the buyer as part of the documentation.
*****
Customs fees will be applied on countries outside the EU (2)
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 100 AD - 200 AD
Name of object
Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch — Accompanied by a Detailed Historical Report Circa 100 AD - 200 AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Enamel, Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2015
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
