Anglo-Saxon fibulae--steel pins?

Saverio · Post by **Saverio** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 10:31 pm

Hey everyone, I've noticed that many sites offer fibulae with steel pins. Was this ever done in period? I've only seen all bronze/brass fibulae, though I certainly haven't seen them all.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:11 pm

I suspect what's happening is that the bronze/brass/copper alloy is better preserved and prettier. Lots of brooches and such with iron/steel(?) pins, copper alloy buckles with iron tongues, and other combinations/homogenizations. Bronze always looks nicer in a photograph than a lump of rust.

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Saverio · Post by **Saverio** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:18 pm

Oh good, then I can buy a steel pinned brooch without compromising my standards

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