The swastika shape was known to the Romans as crux gammata. This brooch type of the later Imperial period was used in large parts of the Roman Empire.

Elaborate work dating to the 2nd century AD. The well preserved enamel is a testimony to the colourful world of ancient art.

Beautiful silver 1/12 Ecu piece from the famous Sun King. Lyon mint, 1663 AD.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Massive, very well preserved bronze.

Massive, very well preserved bronze with impressive details.

Three-dimensional bird shaped brooch with crescentic inlays of orange and blue enamel. Northern European type from the Roman Pricipate.

Lozenge-shaped ancient roman fibula. The piece is published in the standard work "Iron Age and Roman Brooches". Found in Norfolk, England.

Ancient brooch with circular plate. Found near the Limes fortifications Pfoerring and Eining in Germany.

Ancient brooch in nice condition with remains of the original enamel inlays. Found near the Limes fortifications Pfoerring and Eining in Germany.

Nice zoomorphic roman fibula made of bronze with enamel inlays depicting the young of the rabbit. Found near the Limes fortifications Pfoerring and Eining in Germany.

Prime example of this important and popular type of brooch during the 2nd century.

Simple fibula shape dating to the Late Bronze Age. Interesting mix of two-sided spiral spring and simple pin holder.

Rare fibula from the La Tène culture with beautiful enamel inlays. The main material is well preserved for an iron fibula.

The large bow is dominated by colourful enamel. It is a brooch type that developed during the 1st cent. AD in Central Europe.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Zoomorphic fibula dating to the Roman Principate. Very nice enameled work. Rare variant of this popular fibula type from Roman Gaul.

This is an extremely rare variant native to Roman Britain. Hattatt mentions that only 13 specimen of this type are known to exist.

Gruppe von Fibeln und anderen Metallobjekten.

Gruppe von kleinen Gewichten.

Krug aus Ton.

Interesting variant of the more common sandal brooch. The colourful enameled brooch has been made in the northern Roman provinces. 2nd cent. AD.

Brooch in the shape of an insect. Popular type in the northern Roman provinces during the 2nd century.

Ceramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.

Ceramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.