Ancient Roman Silver Trumpet, Fibula
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Ancient Roman silver trumpet fibula dating to the late 1st–2nd century AD, in good solid condition and complete with spring and pin, measuring approximately 27.8 × 12 mm with an even silvery patina and light oxidation.
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Ancient Roman silver Trumpet type fibula with a compact arched bow and a pronounced head housing the spring. The bow tapers towards a flattened foot with small knob terminal. Complete with the original pin beneath the bow.
A refined and restrained example of Roman personal dress fittings, combining practical construction with understated elegance. The use of silver suggests a piece intended for display as well as function, reflecting personal taste and social standing.
Size: ± 27,8 x 12 mm
Condition: good solid condition. Complete with spring and pin (rigid). The surface shows an even silvery patina with areas of light oxidation and minor surface wear, consistent with age and prolonged use. No structural instability observed.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Fibulae were essential items of Roman dress, used to fasten garments such as tunics and cloaks. Silver examples are less common than bronze and were typically worn by individuals of higher status or on more formal occasions. The form seen here fits well within early Imperial Roman traditions, where clean lines and balanced proportions were favoured over heavy ornamentation.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman silver Trumpet type fibula with a compact arched bow and a pronounced head housing the spring. The bow tapers towards a flattened foot with small knob terminal. Complete with the original pin beneath the bow.
A refined and restrained example of Roman personal dress fittings, combining practical construction with understated elegance. The use of silver suggests a piece intended for display as well as function, reflecting personal taste and social standing.
Size: ± 27,8 x 12 mm
Condition: good solid condition. Complete with spring and pin (rigid). The surface shows an even silvery patina with areas of light oxidation and minor surface wear, consistent with age and prolonged use. No structural instability observed.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Fibulae were essential items of Roman dress, used to fasten garments such as tunics and cloaks. Silver examples are less common than bronze and were typically worn by individuals of higher status or on more formal occasions. The form seen here fits well within early Imperial Roman traditions, where clean lines and balanced proportions were favoured over heavy ornamentation.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
late 1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
Trumpet, Fibula
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
