2nd century AD. A silver openwork plate brooch formed as a group of La Tène Style comma-trumpet motifs and scrolled designs, with pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0454-07b-048, for the type. 6.1 grams, 29mm (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. The object belongs to the group of openwork plate brooches with a two-piece spring, that have been divided by Heeren and Van der Feijst in two main groups: subtype 59a with a regular catchplate in line with the pin, and subtype 59b with a transverse catchplate in the shape of a hook. These brooches are associated with the Roman army, as they show decorative motifs which also appear often on military gear and horse-harnesses. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price