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Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
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Description
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with applied bead and wirework, and sculpted florets and leaf motifs, the Etruscan sanguisuga form fibula joins a terminal surmounted by a winged sphinx with corkscrew fish tail. Imaginatively interpreted, created with a wealth of delightful detail in bloomed and engraved gold, this highly unusual brooch exerts both charm and fascination.
Item #: BO-20926
Circa: 1870-1880
Dimensions: 1.00" height; 2.25" width
Materials: 18K Gold
Literature: This brooch is modeled on an Etruscan fibula held in the collection of the Louvre, pictured in Eugène Fontenay, Les Bijoux Anciens et Modernes, p. 332. -
More Information
Period: 19th Century Condition: Good. Metals: Gold Styles / Movements: Other Dealer Reference #: BO-20926 Incollect Reference #: 638913
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