Lot 2796
Large and Impressive "Spectacle" Fibula. Celtic Eastern Europe, c. 8th century BC. Simply, yet ingeniously contrived from one length of copper or bronze heavy wire that has been wound to form the face plate, catch, and pin of a large garment fastener. The "spectacle" is comprised of two spiral discs, one forming the base of the pin and the other the base for the catch, and joined by a figure eight loop. Intact and perfect, with very good original green "find" patina, with some slight iron deposits. Width: 8-1/4". A choice and elegant object, exemplifying how 'modern' looking an antiquity can sometimes be. Rare for the pin being in perfect working order, as they are frequently missing, repaired, or fragmentary.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800.
Similar fibulae have been found in all parts of the Greek world, and along the peripheries. The material has been discussed in J. Alexander, "The Spectacle Fibulae of Southern Europe," AJA, Vol 69, 1965, p. 5ff.
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