2nd-4th century AD. A square bronze mount or appliqué bearing a central incised rosette within roundels composed of egg-and-dart motifs and concentric circles within an octagonal frame; tinned surface with remnants of niello inlay. Hammond, B., Benet's Roman Artefacts, PL-69489, p.260; accompanied with copies of the relevant book pages. 14 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From a North Yorkshire collection formed since the 1980s; thence by descent; accompanied by copies of the relevant Benet's catalogue pages. [No Reserve]