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« on: October 23, 2011, 08:24:08 PM »
I was wondering if you can date this Brooch for me and tell me what style it is such as dolphin etc
It measures 35mm long
thanks

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 08:52:45 PM »
Lovely looking brooch Wayno, Yes it's a Dolphin brooch but most are, it's a Colchester/Polden hills derivative but I shall consult the bible and let you know it's type. It will date from the first half of the 2nd century.


I can't find a direct comparison but I would stick with Polden hills as the type, my only query is the edges of the bow have been "nibbled" and I wonder how far the sides may have protruded and if it may have been a saw tooth brooch. But still the same date 70-140 AD (ish) Wink
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 09:10:10 PM »
Quote from: Chef  Geoff on October 23, 2011, 08:52:45 PM
Lovely looking brooch Wayno, Yes it's a Dolphin brooch but most are, it's a Colchester/Polden hills derivative but I shall consult the bible and let you know it's type. It will date from the first half of the 2nd century.

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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 09:21:03 PM »
Thank You Geoff always nice to know type and date
thanks again
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 11:23:10 PM »
Look like casting sprues on the sides. maybe lost before it could be filed smoothe.

Nice brooch though.

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2011, 04:46:05 AM »
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