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Brooch, Tubular-headed, ca. 2nd Cent. AD, Spectacular!
Copper alloy; 36mm/30.1gm!
Con/ As Cast and Fabricated; original unbroken pin and spring, unblemished green patina, cleaned not waxed. PPEW = Like Mary Poppins, Practically Perfect in Every Way!
Ref/ Hattatt 1228
Seller's Note/ This tubular-headed covered-spring cloak brooch is rather remarkable not only due to it's size, weight and complete condition, but also for the engraved serrations and the large triangle shape on the base. We've never seen, nor presented, one like this. Highly collectible!