3rd century AD. A silver crossbow brooch with tubular casing round the chord, knop finial with wire collar, deep trapezoid-section bow, collar and three knops above the facetted footplate; catch and hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.114 (1), for type. 38 grams, 71mm (3"). Family UK collection, 1980s. UK art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.