Bidspirit auction | Etruscan Gold Filigree Leech Brooch

Etruscan Gold Filigree Leech Brooch - 7th century B.C. Hollow-formed bow with applied floral detailing, filigree and granules, double-coiled spring and pin; tongue-shaped foot with dense granule detailing, globe finial with rosette above. Cf. A similar though less impressive item in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1978,1002.121. 13.86 grams, 69 mm (2 3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1970s.Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12112-213116.