FIBULAE
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A fibula was a style of brooch used by many early European cultures. The Scythians, Thracians, Greeks, Celts, and Romans all created these brooches. They were used primarily as garment fasteners.
VISIGOTH FIBULA
This style brooch was adapted by other northern European cultures. This piece is inspired by a Visigoth fibula. It is cast bronze with a stainless steel pin and clasp on the back. It is 3 inches long and weighs 3/4 ounce.
It can be used to pin garments closed or to close a light cape.
This style brooch was adapted by other northern European cultures. This piece is inspired by a Visigoth fibula. It is cast bronze with a stainless steel pin and clasp on the back. It is 3 inches long and weighs 3/4 ounce.
It can be used to pin garments closed or to close a light cape.
ROMAN FIBULA
A fibula was a style of brooch used by many early European cultures. The Scythians, Thracians, Greeks, Celts, and Romans all created these brooches. They were used primarily as garment fasteners. This fibula is based on a Roman fibula.
My fibula is cast bronze with a cast bronze clasp and a stainless steel pin. It is 6 1/2 cm long by 3 1/2 cm.
A fibula was a style of brooch used by many early European cultures. The Scythians, Thracians, Greeks, Celts, and Romans all created these brooches. They were used primarily as garment fasteners. This fibula is based on a Roman fibula.
My fibula is cast bronze with a cast bronze clasp and a stainless steel pin. It is 6 1/2 cm long by 3 1/2 cm.
CROSSBOW FIBULA
This style of Roman fibula is called a crossbow fibula because it 's shape resembles that of a crossbow. It was worn to clasp a garment or cloak at the shoulder and could be a symbol of rank. Mine is 8 cm long and 5 cm across with an arched bow that is 2 1/2 cm high. It is cast bronze with a steel pin.
This style of Roman fibula is called a crossbow fibula because it 's shape resembles that of a crossbow. It was worn to clasp a garment or cloak at the shoulder and could be a symbol of rank. Mine is 8 cm long and 5 cm across with an arched bow that is 2 1/2 cm high. It is cast bronze with a steel pin.
BIRD FIBULA
The Romans produced numerous small pins of animals. Birds were a common motif. This small bird fibula is based on a number of Roman pieces. My bronze bird fibula is slightly larger than the Roman original, being 48 mm long, 23 mm across, and 19 mm from the bottom of the pin to the top of the head. The pin is stainless steel. Because I'm particularly fond of ravens, I made mine a raven.
The Romans produced numerous small pins of animals. Birds were a common motif. This small bird fibula is based on a number of Roman pieces. My bronze bird fibula is slightly larger than the Roman original, being 48 mm long, 23 mm across, and 19 mm from the bottom of the pin to the top of the head. The pin is stainless steel. Because I'm particularly fond of ravens, I made mine a raven.
BOW FIBULA
This is a Roman style fibula. It is basically a medieval safety pin and I have used it for everything from hanging signs to pinning clothes together. It is cast in sturdy bronze and has a stainless steel pin.
It is 33mm by 14mm with a high curved bow so that you can gather a fair amount of fabric in it.
It is one of my most popular pieces.
This is a Roman style fibula. It is basically a medieval safety pin and I have used it for everything from hanging signs to pinning clothes together. It is cast in sturdy bronze and has a stainless steel pin.
It is 33mm by 14mm with a high curved bow so that you can gather a fair amount of fabric in it.
It is one of my most popular pieces.
ANNULAR BROOCH
This small annular brooch is the perfect fastener for closing a tunic or holding two pieces of fabric together. To use it you pull the fabric up through the ring until it extends further than the point of the pin. Put the point of the pin through the fabric and pull it back down. It is a very secure brooch and was very common in period.
This small annular brooch is the perfect fastener for closing a tunic or holding two pieces of fabric together. To use it you pull the fabric up through the ring until it extends further than the point of the pin. Put the point of the pin through the fabric and pull it back down. It is a very secure brooch and was very common in period.
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