Dating from the 13th - 15th century, these lovely little ring brooches (or annular brooch) were worn to secure thin clothed clothing (typically underclothes) well into the 15th century. The wire-like construction of these brooches made it difficult for them to hold any ornamentation, although in this piece, the flat-sectioned body of the brooch has been decorated with a clearly defined punched annulet detailing.
Lightly decorated, the brooch is cast in bronze and measures c. 19mm in diameter.
DELICATE MEDIEVAL RING BROOCH
£30.00Price
Acquired by Timeless on the UK antiquities market in 2017. Previously the property of an Essex gentleman.