Anglo-Saxon Enamelled Bronze Brooch

Formed to imitate tightly-plaited filigree wire in a herringbone pattern. 1.84 grams, 20.19 mm overall, 18.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Anglia private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The unworn inner face shows clearly the optical effect of 'zipping' when the ring is turned through the light. The use of filigree in the herringbone pattern is found on high-status Anglo-Saxon goldwork such as the infill between the boars' legs on the shoulder clasps from Sutton Hoo Mound 1.

Of Martin's Group 4 with rectangular headplate and florid face-masks to the three edges; pellet eyes, deep bow with with square central panel, remains of footplate with square lateral lappets, finial absent; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; gilded surface abraded. 46.7 grams, 82 mm



Found Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The florid type of cruciform brooch stands at the end of the series and probably dates to the middle of the 6th century according to the most recent discussion (Martin, 2015). T

Comprising the headplate with trapezoidal panel surrounded by running scrolls, deep bow with three longitudinal ribs; remains of pin-lugs to reverse. 29.3 grams, 53 mm



Formerly from a collection of a Kent, UK, collector established from the 1990s. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.