Roman

1. Lion
This badge is cast from an original. It is one of a series of similar novelties depicting a most curious array of different animals, all in much the same stylised pose. Examples have been found both in England and on the Continent. They are thought to date from the 2nd century AD.
Lion, pewter with cold enamelling in various colours, boxed with history.

2. Dog
Dog, pewter with cold enamelling, boxed with history.

3. Stag
Stag, pewter with cold enamelling, boxed with history.

4. Turtle
Turtle, pewter with cold enamelling, boxed with history.

5. Serpent
Serpent, pewter with cold enamelling, boxed with history

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