Etruscan Bronze Fibulae Brooches

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Etruscan bronze fibulae brooches from around 400 B.C. in excellent condition, a clear example of ancient metalwork for study or display.

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Description from the seller

Flat catch plate, thick smooth wires arm tapering at the sides, ending in spirals and a long pin.

Size: 6.8 cm L and 6.6 cm L - 2 5/8 inches and 2 9/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Etruscan, c. 400 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Edward J. Smith, Weehawken, New Jersey, before 1980.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Flat catch plate, thick smooth wires arm tapering at the sides, ending in spirals and a long pin.

Size: 6.8 cm L and 6.6 cm L - 2 5/8 inches and 2 9/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Etruscan, c. 400 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Edward J. Smith, Weehawken, New Jersey, before 1980.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
Etruscan, c. 400 B.C.
Name of object
Fibulae Brooches
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2017
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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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.

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