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Disc brooch with low-relief regardant beast within a ribbed border, catchplate and pin-lugs to the reverse. 8 grams, 28 mm



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

Including domed rivets with central scoop, stud to reverse, many with rove in situ. 72 grams total, 13 mm each



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

Comprising a square headplate with two rectangular panels and knob to the top, short bow and tapering foot with trefoil finial; catchplate and remains of a pin and pin-lug; repair to one panel. 69 grams, 13.3 cm



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

Formed of three twisted, sub-rectangular wires with a rectangular-section back. 1.68 grams, 23.42 mm overall, 19.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on 14th February 2022; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference number 2022T536, disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-3B492E.

With scrolled ends and deep chip-carved median band, conical socket in the crook of each bow; hooked catch and pierced lug to reverse with remains of ferrous pin. 4.13 grams, 23 mm



Found Lancing, between Worthing and Brighton, West Sussex, UK, circa 2006. From the private collection of a West Sussex, UK, gentleman.

The S-fibula is a very popular type of small garment fastener found in Frankish areas of Continental Europe and beyond. In England, its distribution is largely confined to Kent and the south coast, but with outliers as far north as Co. Durham. The present piece is a very restrained design, beautifully executed and preserved by its high-quality gilding.

Williams's Class A Type 8, triangular in profile with high-relief zoomorphic detailing to the obverse, hatched panels and beast-head knops to the lower edge, two piercings, deep ledge to reverse; repaired. 22.7 grams, 63 mm



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

Rectangular in plan with raised rim, raised 'basketwork' design surrounding a central rectangular cell; remains of ferrous stud to reverse. 6.63 grams, 22 mm



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

The design is based on Salin's Style I where overlapping and intersecting parallel lines form the body of an animal.

Williams's Class A Type 9, formed as a stylised face with almond-shaped eyes, wide nose and mustache; attachment loop to the top; accompanied by a handwritten note 'Viking Stirrup Mount, 1000-1100 AD'. 18.7 grams, 38 mm



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

Composed of a slightly domed openwork body, the central bearded face with raised eyes and note, fleur-de-lys pierced for suspension below, two arms with large loops. 34.7 grams, 80.4 mm



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

Formed as a single square-section wire twisted about its own length with one looped end and one hooked. 4.9 grams, 49 mm



From the private collection of the late collection of Mr M., Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK, formed from the late 1980s to early 1990s.

Comprising five heart-shaped mounts with a grooved edge. 10.2 grams total, 39-74.6 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Loop with incised ropework effect, ends twisted round the shank; drop comprising fusiform and tabular beads on wire frame with lateral dangles, large amethyst drop below. 14.2 grams, 65 mm



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