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BRONZE AGE CLOAK CLASP OR PIN, MADE AS A PHALLIC
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:75.00 USD
Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2005 Apr 23 @ 17:00UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
BRONZE AGE CLOAK CLASP OR PIN, MADE AS A PHALLIC SYMBOL, GERMANIC ORIGIN, FOUND IN THE NECKER VALLEY NEAR STUTTGART, CLASP IS ALSO CALLED A FIBULAE, C500AD, 1 3/4" LONG MOUNTED ON MARBLE BASE
Auction Location:
Pleasant Valley, New York, United States
Previewing Details:
Session 1: Friday, April 22, 2005 – 3pm-9pm and Saturday, April 23, 2005 – 3pm on
Session 2: Friday, May 13, 2005 – 3pm-9pm and Saturday, May 14, 2005 – 3pm on
See terms and conditions
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| NYST |
8.25% |
NY State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
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