4th century AD. A fabricated crossbow brooch with square-section transverse arm, three onion-shaped knops with beaded wire collars, scrolled loops to the upper face, rectangular-section bow with beaded wire collar, trapezoidal D-section footplate with notched upper edges; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 11.37 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). From the private collection of Jon Lawton, Surrey, UK; previously in the Lord McAlpine and Maurice Braham collection; formerly in the Henry Mossop collection, Lincolnshire, UK; accompanied by a positive metal analysis report and a copy of the collector’s notes. Very fine condition.