Brooch, Berscar
Berscar, Closeburn.
Found while metal detecting in 1990, this is an early Roman
fibula or brooch fastening with its pin missing. there is a
distinct two prong detail at the end of the bow, and a prominent
coiled spring and wire mechanism across the top.
Roman decorative pieces
Copper alloy objects were often tinned or silvered. Tinning
simply requires the object to be dipped in molten tin, while
silvering was achieved by beating out silver foil and attaching it
to the object with lead/tin solder.
Tinning was used for helmets, scabbard and belt fittings,
cavalry harness and even armour. Silvering was used on cavalry
equipment. Dagger sheaths were sometimes decorated with silver,
brass or gold inlays. From the second century AD onwards enamel
inlay became popular.
Object no :
RPD0155
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
max - length: 41 mm width (hinge): 29 mm depth: 18 mm weight: 15.76 grams
Materials :
Bronze
Location :
Berscar, Closeburn.
Accession number :
DUMFM:1990.49.1
Copyright :
NA
