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Title: Fibula? Post by: kevinmansfield on July 29, 2014, 01:06:54 PM Hullo,
Found this a few days, I think it's a Roman Fibula, but I'm no expert on Roman artifacts. If anyone could give me a clearer idea of what it is and how old it is I'd be very happy. It's about an inch and half long. Many thanks, Kevin. Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: carling2 on July 29, 2014, 01:13:57 PM sorry its a door handle from a ford anglia ;D,, no not really ,its roman broach ,,don't ask me how old it is though as I aint got a clue.
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: nobby on July 29, 2014, 01:19:02 PM ;D
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on July 29, 2014, 02:21:49 PM Is it a dolphin brooch ? If it is its around AD 40 - 60
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: nobby on July 29, 2014, 02:32:18 PM Whats the difference between a trumpet and a dolphin brooch?
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: kevinmansfield on July 29, 2014, 03:07:42 PM ;D ;D Hee hee! You actually got me there for a split second. Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Chef Geoff on July 29, 2014, 03:14:09 PM Whats the difference between a trumpet and a dolphin brooch? Ever tried blowing a Dolphin ::) Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Jimi nugget on July 29, 2014, 04:13:37 PM i think that comes under bestiality geoff ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Chef Geoff on July 29, 2014, 05:12:51 PM Yes but who would be guilty the Dolphin or Nobby ??? The victim is usually thought to be the dumb animal but in this case I think the Dolphin would be the victim :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: kevinmansfield on July 29, 2014, 08:34:57 PM Is it a dolphin brooch ? If it is its around AD 40 - 60 Many thanks Taff, I looked up Roman Dolphin brooches on Google. This looks like it could well be a crude version of a dolphin brooch. Oldest thing I've ever found! :o Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Chef Geoff on July 29, 2014, 08:47:49 PM Sorry Kevin I didn't get around to answering you, it's a little flat to be a true Dolphin brooch so would be grouped as a T shaped brooch or a Colchester derivative which pushes it up to around the 80's AD but still firmly in the 1st century.
Very well done ;) Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: kevinmansfield on July 29, 2014, 09:05:53 PM Sorry Kevin I didn't get around to answering you, it's a little flat to be a true Dolphin brooch so would be grouped as a T shaped brooch or a Colchester derivative which pushes it up to around the 80's AD but still firmly in the 1st century. Very well done ;) Thanks very much Chef. 80ish AD is till the oldest thing I've ever found. So I'm very pleased. Much appreciated. Title: Re: Fibula? Post by: Da Monkey on July 29, 2014, 09:12:35 PM Those old Ford Anglia window catches are getting scarce to find now, ask Cheffy ;D
Nice find Bud :) |