Celtic Silver Jewellery

Culture: Southeastern Europe

Period: La Tène Period, 3rd-2nd century B.C.

Material: Silver

Dimensions: Diameter Torques 16 cm; Length Fibulas 11.5 cm and 12 cm respectively; Total weight: 396 gram

Price: Sold

Ref: 4019

Provenance: German private collection, acquired before 1998. Thence Hermann Historica auction, 8th Oktober 2008, lot 20.

Condition: Minimal, hardly visible restauration on one needle and the torques.

Description: Torques formed of three thick silver threads, ending in three-times coiled spirals. The frontal locking cap is hidden behind a thick silver sheet. In addition, two matching crossbow fibulas, opulently made with forged one-piece bows, widely overhanging spiral springs and intact needles.