Roman Gilt Silver Brooch Group

2nd century AD. A group of two silver-gilt knee brooches, one with rectangular headplate and right-angled bow, the other with a scrolled bow and transverse bars. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1659; Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1238, for type. 27.5 grams total, 34mm each (1 1/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [2, No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.