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Author Topic: ID for 2 Supposedly Rare Fibulas {1 Pair of Doves - 2 Abstract Symbol}  (Read 2363 times)

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Offline Csaba N

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ID for 2 Supposedly Rare Fibulas {1 Pair of Doves - 2 Abstract Symbol}
« on: April 15, 2016, 09:58:32 am »
Bought these beauties locally the dove pair one has an extraordinary patina the other one is a bit worn but still beautiful.

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Re: ID for 2 Supposedly Rare Fibulas {1 Pair of Doves - 2 Abstract Symbol}
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2016, 07:39:23 pm »
Ave Casba N!

Not sure if either are rare, but neither of your two brooches are noted in Hattatt. The double-bird brooch is sweet and I've never seen one like that, although other members may have. Nice! 2nd cent. AD

Your 2nd brooch was presented upside-down. The motif appears to be Celtic with horse heads and hooves...again not represented in Hattatt. Just guessing...1st-2nd cent AD.

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Re: ID for 2 Supposedly Rare Fibulas {1 Pair of Doves - 2 Abstract Symbol}
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2016, 06:30:51 pm »
Thanks for the insights Mayadigger, I should grab Richard Hattatt's book on fibulas if I'll start collecting. Stumbled upon these from a seller on Facebook.
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Re: ID for 2 Supposedly Rare Fibulas {1 Pair of Doves - 2 Abstract Symbol}
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2016, 07:37:24 pm »
Ave!

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Go for it!

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