Copper-alloy, 19.87 grams, 28.69 mm. Circa late 5th- early 6th century AD. A rare matched pair of cast Anglo-Saxon saucer brooches with a finely executed central design consisting of five chip-carved running spirals formed as ridges. The outer edge of this field is formed with a similar annular ridge, extending to the dished rim. The central field consists of a further annular ridge enclosing a central pellet. The surface is gilded, much of which remains. The catchplates and lugs are intact and vestiges of the iron pins remain. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.44 item 2.8. Published: Hammond, Brett. British Artefacts, volume I - Early Anglo-Saxon. Very fine condition. Ex the Lord McAlpine collection.