Silver, 10.69 grams, 39.96 mm. 5th century AD. A classic form of early Anglo-Saxon bow-brooch in which the head- and footplate are mirror images of each other. This is a rather small example with opposed spiral and billet decoration on the outer plates, volute motif on the base of the bow and paired pellet motif on the central field of the bow, which is pierced in two places. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.151 item 18.1. Published: Hammond, Brett. British Artefacts, volume I - Early Anglo-Saxon. One arm restored, otherwise very fine condition. From a deceased estate, ex Mitchell collection.