Lot 971

Description

1–7) Strongly profiled fibulae, pins missing, two pieces fitted with non-matching ancient pins. 1st century A.D. Length 3.9 cm – 6.5 cm. 8–9) Two trumpet fibulae, the larger piece with original pin preserved. 2nd century A.D. Length 3.7 cm – 7.0 cm. 10–11) Two anchor fibulae with broad support plates more than the spring. 2nd half of the 1st century A.D. The larger piece with original pin, the missing pin of the smaller piece replaced with an ancient pin. Length 5.4 – 5.6 cm. 12–13) Two bow fibulae with broad bow and cheek hinge, 1st half of the 2nd century A.D. On one piece the pin fragmentarily preserved. Length 3.8 cm – 5.4 cm. 14–18) Five late Limes-period fibulae with tube hinge. 2nd half of the 3rd century A.D. Three fibulae with original pin, one pin replaced with an ancient piece in modern times. Length 3.5 – 5.5 cm. 19–21) Three knee fibulae. One piece with original pin, the others replaced in modern times. Length 2.8 cm – 4.5 cm. 22–23) Two fibulae with high catchplate. 3rd century A.D. Length 3.5 – 5 cm. 24–25) Two horse fibulae, one with tube hinge, the other with support plate and spring. Pins not preserved, the catch of the smaller example broken off. Length 4.0 – 4.5 cm. 26–27) Crossbow fibula and onion-knob fibula. Length 5.8 – 6.5 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!

Provenance: Private collection from southern Germany (acquired from an estate), purchased by the father between the 1970s and 1990s on the art market in southern Germany.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?