Silver-gilt, 10.41 grams, 33.52 mm. 10th-11th century AD. A thick, cast strap end with decorative elements in high relief. The design comprises a cross with central boss, between the arms of which are four similar bosses within semicircles. A raised bar runs across the top beyond which is the thinner bar pierced for attachment. Similar D-shaped strap ends are a Late Saxon development influenced by contemporary Scandinavian fashions.; the heavy moulding and geometric design are based on Winchester Style manuscript decoration and its derivatives in the plastic arts. Gilding remains on some of the surface. Reference: Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age Strap-Ends 750-1100 FRG Datasheet no.32, 2004, no.23-4. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old continental collection.