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LOT 1643
Romano-Celtic Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.53 grams, 37 mm).
Formed as two trumpet-shaped elements radiating from a cluster of three discs, each with a gold pelletted plaque secured by a silver stud; each trumpet-end with similar disc and stud; remains of catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old UK collection, 1980s.
LiteratureCf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0715-05a-028, for type.
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