Romano-British, Late Imperial to Middle Ages, ca. 4th to 8th century CE; Byzantine Empire, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. Northwestern Europe, England, Post Medieval period, ca. 16th century CE. A collection of leaded bronze and brass items, a leaded bronze fibula brooch, a buckle plate, and a hook clasp. The Byzantine plate is a square with a lion or dog in relief, and attachment rings along one side - possibly missing an attached bar opposite the rings, for looping through a strap. The clasp was for a dress, and has a hook on one end and a hidden loop for sewing into clothing, covered by the panel and applied rosette, this type of clothing closure dates to post Medieval periods. The shield shaped fibula brooch has a prominent central boss, and the pin clasp is still intact- a garment fastener and precursor to the dress hook. Size of fibula: 1.5" Diameter x 0.8" H (3.8 cm x 2 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#159084

Chips to rim and boss of fibula, pin and clasp are intact. Indentation / tear to underside of dress clasp, but hook and loop are intact. Buckle plate is possibly missing a loop, but otherwise is intact and great details on the animal. Surfaces have been cleaned and lightly polished on all, but dark patina and toning throughout. Old inventory number on surface of clasp.