ROMAN BROOCH (FIBULA), C.50-200 AD

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2" in length, of elegant form with double transverse crests to the back. Pro

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2 1/4" in length, of elegant form, probably for a woman’s garment. Op

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 1 3/8" in length, of elegant form with transverse crest to the back and broa

Alesia type used by the Roman military. This example of delicate proportions and made for a lady. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the “safety pin”. Bronze, 1 3/4&#

The longer one measures approx. 1 7/8" long. Patina according to age. Very cool pieces!

The longer one measures approx. 1 7/8" long. Patina according to age. Very cool pieces!

Both measure approx. 1 3/4" long. Patina according to age.

Ancient Roman Silver Brooch Fibula c.3rd cent AD. size 2 1/4 inch length. Silver crossbow brooch with short cross bar and expanding catch. RARE. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann Harbor Mich

Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch Fibula c.2nd cent AD. size 1 5/8 inch length. Tinned bronze zoomorphic plate brooch of hound catching rabbit. missing pin. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann Harbo

No Reserve! The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Known as a fibula, serving as jewelry as well as a garment fastener. Bronze, 2 1/4" length, of elegant form with

No Reserve! The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Known as a fibula, serving as jewelry as well as a garment fastener. Bronze, 1 3/4" length, of elegant form with

Lot of 5 Ancient Roman Bronze Brooches, Fibulas c.1st-4th century AD. Size 1 - 1 1/2 inches. Fine mixed types of Roman Bronze Fibulas mounts, missing pins. Provenance: Collection of David Van Vleck, J

Ancient Roman Gilt Bronze Brooch Fibula c.5th cent AD. size 3 1/4 inch length. Massive bronze crossbow-brooch with volutes on foot, inlay in silver including face on end of foot, and remaining of gild

No Reserve! 1st-3rd century AD, the time of Christ. Bronze, 3 1/8" length of elegant bow fibula form with stipple borders and disk finial. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the

1st-3rd century AD, the time of Christ. Bronze, 2 1/8" length of elegant bow tapered form with a reeded back and knitted endpin seat. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the safet

Ancient Roman Enameled Bronze Brooch Fibula c.2nd cent AD. size 2 1/2 inch length. Equal armed plate brooch, with orange, green, blue and red enamel. RARE. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann

Ancient Roman Enameled Bronze Brooch Fibula c.2nd cent AD. size 1 7/8 inch length. Circular disk with concentric bands of enamel design red white and blue, two lugs at point of hinge attachment. RARE.

Item: Roman Legionary Trumpet type Brooch / Fibula Date: ca. 200 AD Material: Bronze Dimensions: 65mm - 19.1grams Provenance/Additional Information: Purchased from an old British collection, property

Item: Roman Legionary Trumpet type Brooch / Fibula Date: ca. 200 AD Material: Bronze Dimensions: 71mm - 22.2grams Provenance/Additional Information: Purchased from an old British collection, property

Wonderful and in tact ancient Roman bronze fibula brooch. Believed to be c1st and 2nd century and were ornamental and functional, worn to close garments. Measures 1.5" x 1.5"

Amazing Roman bronze fibula brooch. Remarkably preserved is a crossbow style and measures 1" x 1.5"

Ancient Roman Bronze, Fibula Brooch c.2nd century AD. Size 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inch. Fine cast bronze Brooch Bird form with ornate design. Choice patina. Provenance: Collection of David Van Vleck, Jr of Bro

Ancient Roman Bronze Fibula Brooch c.1st cen AD. Size 2 1/4 inches length. Very Fine bronze Fibual with zig zag decoration. condition: missing part of pin otherwise Perfect. Provenance: Ex The Time Ma

Ancient Roman, Bronze Fibula Brooch c.2nd-4th century AD. Size 3 1/4 inches length. Fine Roman bronze large fibula with original pin. Provenance: Private Westchester collection acquired acquired from