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An exquisite example of Roman knee brooch in very fine condition. An exquisite example of Roman knee brooch in very fine condition. This piece is constructed from copper alloy, circa 1st Century AD, and displays excellent workmanship in its casting. A Fibula (Latin "to fasten"]) is an ancient brooch. Technically, the Latin term fibulae refers specifically to Roman brooches, however, the term is widely used to refer to brooches from the entire ancient and early medieval world. Unlike modern brooches, fibulae were not only decorative, they originally served a practical function: to fasten clothes, including cloaks. Fibulae replaced straight pins that were used to fasten clothing in the Neolithic period and Bronze Age. In turn, fibulae were replaced as clothing fasteners in the Middle Ages by buttons. Their descendant, the modern safety-pin, remains in use today.
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Extremely Rare Hand Signed Document King Charles II 1670. A superb and extremely rare hand signed document signed by King Charles II of England, dated 1670. This piece was originally purchased from the famous Kenneth W Rendell Gallery, New York and carries a life time guarantee of originality. The document consists of Charles King of England, Document Signed, two and one third pages, legal folio, Given att our Court att Dover, May 31 1670. Also signed by Henry Bennet, First Earl of Arlington. Addressed to the attorney general Heneage Finch. (further information available on request). Comes in a superb gold gilt finished frame along with a lithograph of King Charles himself. The frame is glassed both sides as too see both sides of the document. King Charles II was King during the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the Great Plague of London, his father was beheaded on request of Sir Oliver Cromwell. The condition light folding in three parts, no tears a very rare documentation by the King of England Charles II. Title: King Charles was born 29th May 1630 at St James Palace, London, England, Crowned 1st January 1651 as King of Scotland, 23rd April 1661 as King of England, he was the King of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith of the Church of England and also of Ireland on Earth the Supreme head, he died 6th February 1685 at Whitehall, London and is buried in Westminster Abbey, London, England. |
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Code: 5182 Price: £5000.00 |
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