A copper alloy brooch; pin and spring missing. Head in form of a semi-circular plate with a loop beneath for capturing the spring. Bow ends with semi-circular pedestal and final knob. (Collingwood Group V).
Brooches were used like safety pins, buttons and zips are used today. They were functional and held garments together. They were also made to be decorative and often had coloured enamels along the bow. Novelty brooches were also popular.
