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Annular hoop with a slightly convex upper face featuring a median band of meander design flanked by a faux-rope border. 5.05 grams, 21.67 mm overall, 18.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Discoid type with repoussé motif of two peacocks addorsed with their long tails joined at the base framing a vertical stalk with bud at the top; pellets to the rim; pierced close to the centre for attachment. 6.01 grams, 42 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising seven rings, including one with a glass insert, one with a ring-and-dot decoration, and others. 43.8 grams total, 20-28 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

In two halves, each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands; remains of silver(?) mirror panels inside. 13.9 grams, 42 mm



From an old English collection formed since 1960.

Chessman type with motif of a chalice flanked by fronds, flame above flanked by 'DA' in a beaded ring, supplied with an impression. 16.77 grams, 33 mm



Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Comprising: D-section hanger with hole at each end for attachment, hinge knuckles to middle of lower edge; pendant disc with pierced lug, central heater shield with cross pattee, abraded legend to the border. 8.5 grams total, 27-33 mm



From an old English collection formed since 1960.

Comprising five domed thimbles with pellet decoration. 24.3 grams total, 14-21 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, flat oval bezel with incised pentagram. 4.88 grams, 21.39 mm overall, 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



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

With a kidney-shaped loop; a rectangular plate with an engraved lion passant, a raised border with four raised cells with white enamel, and four triangular-section rods securing a central cell with white enamel. 15.3 grams, 38 mm



Found Bedford, UK, on 10th November 2011. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BH-715066.

Keeled hoop with expanding shoulders, oval bezel with deeply punched ring-and-dot motifs. 7.29 grams, 22.50 mm overall, 19.05 x 17.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



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

Set in a glazed wooden frame, comprising fifteen dress hooks with decorative panels, including floral, bust, and cross motifs. 750 grams total, 25.3 x 25.3 cm



Ex A.G. collection, West Midlands, UK.

A flat discoid pendant with gilded obverse showing a motif of a stylised flower. 4.3 grams, 29 mm



Ex retired East Anglian school teacher, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, 1960s-1980s.