393, Lot: 937. Estimate $300. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Lot of fifteen bronze fibulae. Mostly Roman. Lot comprised largely of Roman pins, including a number of crossbow types. Also includes two Persian arm fibulae and a large but bent medieval piece. Lengths: 2.2–9.3cm. All with green patinas. A few damaged in areas or missing pins/decorative elements.

From the Herbert B. Stearns Collection.