1st-2nd century AD. A bronze fantail bow brooch comprising a trumpet-shaped bow with gusseted collar, trapezoidal footplate with tremolier detailing, broad spring with pin, catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, items 11550, 2839. 6.51 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman; part of his collection formed between 1973-2014. Fine condition.