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LOT 1728
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
VISIGOTHIC RADIATE-HEADED BROOCH
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (37 grams, 39 mm).
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (37 grams, 39 mm).
A miniature bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five radiating lobes, shallow bow, rectangular footplate with transverse ribbing and mask finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, type 3.24.1.2.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
