Comprising: D-shaped headplate with five radiating beast-head knops to the rim and running scroll to the plate, shallow ribbed bow, pentagonal footplate with lattice detailing and beast-head finial, lateral cells to accept inlay; to the reverse pin-lugs and pierced lug in place. 51.9 grams, 13.3 cm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

The lack of a full catchplate to the reverse of the brooch suggests that it was intended to be sewn permanently to the garment on which it was worn and not to be detached.

Comprising: small-long bow brooch with pierced headplate, ansate brooch, horse-head foot from a cruciform brooch, mask with silver band from a cruciform brooch. 36 grams total, 27-56 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

Including strap-ends, dress-pin parts, book page-marker and other items. 52 grams total, 13-48 mm



From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.

Triangular in profile with openwork Urnes Style interlace, attachment pins to lower corners (one absent). 11.2 grams, 41 mm



Found near York, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

The design is clearly based on the contemporary stirrup mount style with dense openwork interlace and attachment points; the item lacks the rear ledge and attachment stud of the true mounts.

Each a collared ribbed oval, one with applied hoops to the ends and circlets to the ribs. 3.34 grams total, 23-24 mm



Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.

The ring carinated with T-shaped spur split at the inner edge, pin curled around the shank. 37 grams, 67 mm



From N.S. Wales, Australia. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.15, 21, 30, 31; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Including spring coils with spike finial. 39.8 grams total, 66-86 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

Ellipsoid in section with applied silver strips connecting silver discs; flanking gilt studs; circumferential bands; mounted on a custom-made stand. 16.57 grams, 66 mm (44.6 grams total, 66 mm wide including stand)



Acquired on the London art market, 1995. Private collection, London.

Each a narrow plaque with rod extension coiled to form a finger ring. 14.5 grams total, 23 mm each



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

With twisted square-section shank, loop finial with ring. 115 grams, 21.7 cm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

With two differently sized rows of teeth and flat-section body. 29.4 grams, 64 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Including beast-head, Trewhiddle and other types. 40.8 grams total, 32-56 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.