Roman
It is generally accepted that the Roman period in Britain starts in AD 43 and ends in AD 410. The Roman Empire has produced a vast range of artefacts, many of which have survived to the present day. The majority of Roman artefacts found in Britain (Romano-British) are manufactured from copper alloy, it is less common to find Roman silver and gold artefacts. Amongst the more prolific metal artefacts are personal objects, in particular brooches, finger rings, dress pins; together with domestic items such as keys, knives and religious objects such as votive offerings.
In the case of brooches, many types existed across the Empire and styles changed with fashion, particularly notable are the animal series which are well suited to a themed collection. Many of these artefacts were decorated with coloured enamels, a technique perfected by Celtic craftsmen prior to the Roman invasion, hence combinations of native and classical Roman art are often seen in local products. Not surprisingly, condition is very important and good metal with an attractive patina together with appealing decoration is most desirable. We offer a range of affordable examples portraying Roman daily life. All are unconditionally guaranteed as genuine.
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Roman 4th-5th Century copper-alloy Buckle Plates (pair)
£295.00Code: HA808
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Roman Bronze Annular Brooch with twisted decoration and flared terminals 5th Century AD
£75.00Code: RA858
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Roman Bronze Centre Boss Brooch with oval black glass stone 2nd/3rd Century AD
£150.00Code: RA689
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Roman Bronze Enamelled plate Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD red and white enamel
£195.00Code: RA691
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Roman Bronze Fibula Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD Orange & Black enamel, pin intact
£125.00Code: RA692
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Roman Bronze Key Handle 1st/2nd Century AD
£125.00Code: RA89
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Roman Bronze Key Handle 1st/2nd Century AD remains of iron key intact
£89.00Code: RA892
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Roman Bronze Lead Bust 2nd/3rd Century AD
£165.00Code: RA898
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Roman Bronze Trumpet type Fibula Brooch 2nd Century AD
£350.00Code: CA960
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Roman Bronze Wheel Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD Pin intact
£150.00Code: RA688
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Roman Bronze Zoomorphic Plate Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD
£85.00Code: RA900
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Roman Enamelled Trumpet Brooch 2nd Century AD
£165.00Code: HA84
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Roman Fibula Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD complete with pin
£195.00Code: KA26
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Roman Gold Gilt Bronze Centre Boss Brooch inset with conical black glass stone 2nd/3rd Century AD
£295.00Code: RA859
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Roman Langton Down Type Brooch- 1st Century AD
£125.00Code: TA025
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Roman Large Bow Brooch of unusual style 2nd-3rd Century AD
£85.00Code: TA914
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Roman Lion Brooch with enamelled spots
£275.00Code: AA819E
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Roman Lydney Type Brooch inc Pin
£55.00Code: BA959
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Roman Pennanular Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD
£165.00Code: HA87
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Roman Zoomorphic Sea Monster Plate Brooch 2nd/3rd Century AD Rare
£225.00Code: KA27
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Roman1-2nd Century Bronze applique face with very fine patina
£225.00Code: HA807
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