This is 1 of a number of really interesting items that once belonged to a lady from North Yorkshire. She was an avid metal detectorist as well as amateur archaeologist. She travelled far and worldwide and collected rocks, minerals, semi-precious gemstones, fossils, and anything pretty much natural or from the land. I met her many years ago as our paths crossed and I went along to see her collections. In amongst her items which I bought from a live auction, I found 2 items which I had sold her many years ago. Catterick & Aldborough place names are on a few of the artefacts. Here are just a small selection of items from her vast collecting themes. I have grouped some Roman pottery pieces but many are singular items. I am not too familiar with the rock types so apologies if I have had made any mistakes. All are my ref. code #CL
This is an ancient bronze bracelet or armlet that looks like it was adjustable before it was lost in the ground. Typical of Roman bronze wire bracelets. Majority of this ladies artefacts have been Roman period.
There are examples similar to this online for you to compare.
Please see close-up photographs provided for more details and visual confirmation of condition for yourself.
It measures approx. 3mm wide. x nearly 7.5cm inner dia. It is slightly out of shape and the patina has come off in places as well as slight bronze disease in other places.
It weighs approx. 9.4grams.