Iron Age Celtic Bronze La Tène Type I Fibula
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Brooches & PinsRelated Brooches & Pins
More Items in Brooches & Pins
View MoreRecommended Jewelry
View MoreItem Details
Description
4th-3rd century BC. An unusual fibula of La Tène Type I with deep D-section bow and returned foot with bell-shaped finial and knop with glass (?) insert; flat-section shank pierced to accept a separate pin; old collector's label '89.399' to underside. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, items 220, 222. 11 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). From an important Mayfair, London collection, acquired 1989, inventory no.399. The brooch is unusual in not having an integral spring and pin formed as an extension to the bow, but a flat finial pierced to accept a separate pin (and spring?).
Condition
Fine condition.
Buyer's Premium
- 24%
Iron Age Celtic Bronze La Tène Type I Fibula
Estimate £100 - £150
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in London, ukSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Related Searches
TOP