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Guaranteed 100% GENUINE British Isles ROMAN OCCUPATION era RARE Bronze Brooch AKA "Fibula" BUT known as a "KNEE" Brooch for obvious reasons
This example (like MOST seen) does NOT retain its original pin
This is a BEAUTIFUL excavated RELIC found near the center of the British Roman City of Bath in Somerset, UK
FOUND PERSONALLY by a very good friend of mine WHO now NEEDS a NEW (£8000.00) METAL DETECTOR
Roman Britain was the territory that became the Roman province of Britannia after the Roman conquest of Britain, consisting of a large part of the island of Great Britain
The Roman occupation lasted from AD 43 - AD 410
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 & 54 BC as part of his Gallic Wars
According to Caesar, the Britons had been overrun or culturally assimilated by the Belgae during the British Iron Age & had been aiding Caesar's enemies
The Belgae were the only Celtic tribe to cross the sea into Britain, for to all other Celtic tribes this land was unknown
He received tribute, installed the friendly king Mandubracius over the Trinovantes, & returned to Gaul
A fibula is a brooch or pin for fastening garments, typically at the right shoulder
The fibula developed in a variety of shapes, but all were based on the safety-pin principle
Unlike most modern brooches, fibulae were not only decorative; they originally served a practical function: to fasten clothing for both sexes, such as dresses & cloak
In English, "fibula" is not a word used for modern jewelry, but by archaeologists, who also use "brooch", especially for types other than the ancient "safety pin" types, & for types from the British Isles
For Continental archaeologists, all metal jewelry clothes-fasteners are usually "fibulae"
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Tracked NZPO delivery North Island URBAN | $5.90 | |
Tracked NZPO delivery North Island RURAL | $10.90 | |
Tracked NZPO delivery South Island URBAN | $5.90 | |
Tracked NZPO delivery South Island RURAL | $10.90 | |
Tracked AIR MAIL anywhere in AUSTRALIA | $16.90 | |
Tracked COURIER anywhere in AUSTRALIA | $38.90 |
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Seller added 2 photos Seller comment Tuesday, 26 March 2024 SORRY but SENILE ME has IDIOTICALLY re-listed an ALREADY-SOLD Roman brooch. This EXACT item was SOLD (Closed: Sun 10th Mar, 8:50pm) to a highly-valued TradeMe customer (PLEASE SEE (Cut & Paste) this URL "link" = https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/militaria/swords/listing/4590428870?bof=lzVA2isk I will now REMOVE all bids (SORRY) & CHANGE the images for the ACTUAL ITEM on this listing. HUMBLE APOLOGIES for any disappointment or confusion MY STUPIDITY has caused Seller comment Saturday, 30 March 2024 Seller added 5 photos Seller comment Saturday, 30 March 2024 APOLOGIES to all bidders whose bids I have had to REMOVE. This brooch was ALREADY SOLD and was relisted in ERROR. The KNEE BROOCH now seen in my images is the brooch that is selling here. I have others to be listed (And some Roman coins) I will try to NOT make a Cock-Up like this again. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated. SENILITY is my only excuse 🙁 Seller comment Saturday, 30 March 2024 SORRY 🙁 but SENILE ME has IDIOTICALLY re-listed an ALREADY-SOLD Roman brooch. This EXACT item was SOLD weeks ago (Closed: Sun 10th Mar, 8:50pm) to a highly-valued TradeMe customer. PLEASE SEE this URL "link" = https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/militaria/swords/listing/4590428870?bof=lzVA2isk I MUST REMOVE all bids (SORRY) & CHANGE the images for the ACTUAL ITEM on this listing. HUMBLE APOLOGIES for any disappointment or confusion MY STUPIDITY may have caused 🙁 Seller comment Saturday, 30 March 2024