2nd-4th century AD. A bronze lozengiform plate brooch; the design comprises a series of tiered lozengiform faces with raised central circular stud; a single tier of inlaid enamel millefiori decoration executed in white, blue and red survives; with partial remains of pin lug and catch plate to the reverse. See Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches And Other Artefacts, A fourth selection of brooches together with some other antiquities from the author's collection, Oxbow Books, 1989, p.133, for discussion and comparable examples. Hattatt explains that 'in the 2nd century AD Lozenge brooches were mainly enamelled and were produced in considerable variety...some were clearly quite expensive pieces.' 17.2 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired from A. G. & S. Gillis, Barnsley, UK, in 1998; accompanied by the original invoice. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils.