Description (Physical description)
Description for 1944.56 [A-B] Two bronze brooches: 1944.56 A: Iron Age unilateral spring type with high hollow bow and long pin (boat-shaped type) 1944.56 B: Roman ' Auvissa' type
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Accession Register notes that this donation was given by Lady Smith Woodward in 'memory of Sir Arthur Smith Woodward'. Palaeontologist Sir Arthur Smith Woodward (1864-1944) was Keeper of the Geological Department of the British Museum from 1901-1924, and this is likely to be his widow, Maud Leanora Ida Smith Woodward, nee Seeley.
Event Date 1944
Author: rachel hand

Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy Aucissa type brooch. Semi-circular bow with a central ridge running along its outer edge. The head is asymmetrical with a knop protruding on one side. The hinged pin is still present and moves freely into the catch plate which terminates in a pronounced knop . The surface is patinated with areas of the original colour showing through.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Aedan Jones