Romano-Celtic Gilt Silver Bow Brooch with Dove

1st-2nd century AD. A silver-gilt Wroxeter-type trumpet-derivative bow brooch with hooked and ribbed collar to the bow, scooped lower body with knop finial, bird modelled in the round, returned flange catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1538. 17.6 grams, 6.5cm (2 1/2''"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.