Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Fibula with spring – 1st–3rd century AD, 3 cm length (No reserve price)

Roman bronze fibula with spring – 1st–3rd century AD
A Roman bronze fibula with visible spring coils, a curved bow and an expanded area of triangular profile. An elongated pin is visible in the views of the group, alongside fastening elements partly affected by wear and corrosion. Green patina is distributed unevenly, with concretions and pale deposits between the components. The arched profile reflects its function as a brooch for securing textiles, although neither the movement of the mechanism nor its ability to close has been tested. The coiled spring provides a clearly articulated upper component, contrasting with the curved bow and its wider section. The long pin introduces a slender straight element into the more compact assembly. Deposits collect around the closely spaced parts, making some connections harder to follow in the photographs. The broader surfaces and projecting edges have different degrees of wear. The brooch is described as preserved, without treating the visibility of a pin as proof that all original fastening components remain complete and correctly connected.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3 cm length.
Weight: 4.53 gr
Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands from an auction house, previously from a personal collection.
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