Mixed Pendant Group

Each formed as a curved panel for a door jamb or similar, with rectangular recess and reserved edging to complex geometric inner segments; three main panels carved as rectangular and ellipsoid sockets with inset fillers (one absent); two fixing holes close to one edge. 2.5 kg total, 49 cm each



Private collection, London, UK.

Barrel-shaped with two impressed flat faces, one with a later engraving of a guilloche border and looped tendrils framing reserved initials 'PO P[R]' above and lower 'NU [.]M'; possibly a touchpiece or love token. 5.53 grams, 17 mm



Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the article 'A Roman or Anglo-Saxon Fertility Amulet?' published in Treasure Hunting Magazine.

The design is reserved and very faint; the outer guilloche is quite convincing but the details of the design are hard to determine, and may always have been quite indistinct. The impression is of a 17th century love token with the initials of the couple. The finder's article implies an Anglo-Saxon date, probably on the strength of the guilloche which was often use on early Saxon metalwork - but it is a long-lived motif and not specific to that one period.

Mixed silver-coloured metal group comprising: lunulate collar with braided fabric ties; hinged bracelet with lapis lazuli cabochon inserts; penannular bracelet of seven heater-shaped panels. 272 grams total, 7.3-15.5 cm wide



Property of a South West London gentleman.