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LOT 1190

Gothic Silver Filigree Bow Brooch

CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

3 1/4 in. (69.2 grams, 84 mm).

A silver bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with concentric granulated bands, three-row spring with granulated knops, shallow bow with D-shaped ledges and granule detailing, tongue-shaped footplate with applied filigree scroll and ropework borders; catchplate to the reverse.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1980s.
Old European collection.
Ex property of a European collector.

Literature

Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.99(13).

CONDITION

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LOT 1190

Gothic Silver Filigree Bow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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