Lot 1005

A pair of Early Iron Age bronze fibulae with a double spiral and an olive-green patina, 9th–8th centuries B.C.

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 1,000

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 1 hours left

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Description

Two fibulae of identical construction and size with matching patina. At the centre, a bronze wire of approx. 4 mm diameter, formed into two opposing, conically raised spiral discs with ten coils each. The bronze wire tapers towards the apex of the cones to approx. 2.5 mm. At the apex of each cone an opening of approx. 4 mm, through which the tapered wire is passed. On one side it is bent at a right angle near the base of the cone and continues as a pin; on the other side it forms a hook-shaped pin catch inside the cone. Length 12.3 and 13 cm. very beautiful, silk-matte Patina of olive green hue with minimal chipping. CULTURAL ASSET!

Provenance: A private collection from northern Germany, acquired in the 1980s on the German art market.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.