861 - Greek Bronze Artefact Group. 7th-1st century B.C. Comprising a round-section tapering pin with a segmented rectangular head; a large fibula formed from a D-section body gradually modelled into a round-section pin secured in a flat-section catchplate; a mount formed as a heart-shaped raised plaque with a rectangular neck and stylised head, incised linear and raised spiral decoration to the outer face, round-section hook to the bottom. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number: 96.9.347 and 96.9.329. 33.5 grams total, 9.1-11.6 cm (3 5/8 - 4 1/2 in.). [3] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Greek Bronze Artefact Group. 7th-1st century B.C. Comprising a round-section tapering pin with a segmented rectangular head; a large fibula formed from a D-section body gradually modelled into a round-section pin secured in a flat-section catchplate; a mount formed as a heart-shaped raised plaque with a rectangular neck and stylised head, incised linear and raised spiral decoration to the outer face, round-section hook to the bottom. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number: 96.9.347 and 96.9.329. 33.5 grams total, 9.1-11.6 cm (3 5/8 - 4 1/2 in.). [3] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex Andr Lorenceau (1930-2019), Baselland, circa 1960s-2000. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.