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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (6.86 grams, 42 mm).
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with reversed-loop finial, square catchplate with pointillé gammadion and frame.
ProvenancePrivate European collection, 1994, thence by descent.
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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Greek Gold Ring with Roundel
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Greek Silver Fibula
5th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with gammadion crossbar, square catchplate with incised gammadion. 13.58 grams, 58 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s.
