Roman Colchester and Enamelled Cockerel Brooch Group. 1st-2nd century A.D. A mixed group comprising: a Colchester derivative rear hook bow brooch with moulded decoration to the wings and bow; a brooch formed as a sitting cockerel with large circular eyes, projecting comb and wing detailing, remains of orange enamelling to both faces, with remains of pin lug, pin and catchplate. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record id.SF-3B39FD, for this bow brooch; record id.SF-3B4279, for this cockerel brooch. 34.3 grams total, 33-74 mm (1 1/4 - 3 in.) Found with the use of a metal detector near Lavenham, Suffolk, UK, on 1 November 2014 and 8 January 2018. Property of a Suffolk, UK, collector. Accompanied by copies of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report nos. SF-3B4279 & SF-3B39FD. [2, No Reserve]

Fair condition.