{"product_id":"fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques","title":"Viking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe More It Pulls, The Better It Holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e is penannular: an interrupted ring, engraved with Celtic \u003cb\u003einterlace\u003c\/b\u003e along its entire length, crossed by a long pin that pivots freely. You pass the pin through the fabric, rotate it, and the tension of the material locks it against the ring. No springs, no mechanism to break. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Viking Fibulae \u0026amp; Brooches\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same fastening exists in bronze on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrish fibula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Fibula\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix of the eight models in this category close with a spring pin. Only two use the penannular assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA fastening that tightens:\u003c\/b\u003e the pull of the garment locks the pin instead of releasing it. It is the opposite of a classic brooch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo mechanical parts:\u003c\/b\u003e no spring, no hinge, nothing that can wear out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInterlace on the entire ring:\u003c\/b\u003e the engraving runs from one end to the other, including on the two widened terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA long pin:\u003c\/b\u003e it easily passes through thick wool or coat fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more discreet fastening on thin fabric, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Round Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround pin brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Antiqued silver finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Penannular ring and movable pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraved interlace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, shawl, wool coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe penannular fibula is not a Scandinavian invention: it comes from the British Isles, where Irish and Pictish craftsmen were already wearing it in the 8th century. The Hunterston Brooch, found in Scotland, is the most famous example — and it bears a \u003ci\u003eNorse\u003c\/i\u003e runic inscription on the back, engraved later by a Scandinavian owner named Melbrigða. The object therefore changed hands, and the rune tells of the exchange better than any text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-irlandaise-bronze\" title=\"Irish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\"\u003eIrish Penannular Viking Fibula in Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-vegvisir-ronde-argent-vieilli\" title=\"Round Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\"\u003eRound Vegvísir Viking Brooch in Antiqued Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Rectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900712886654,"sku":"14:496#180","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430250","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}