Copper-alloy, 4.68 grams, 62.85 mm. 5th-6th century AD. A good example of a small-long brooch. The rectangular headplate bears two circular piercings close to the outer corners, mirrored by semicircular indentations on the lower edge. The outer edges are decorated with a line of small triangular punchmarks. The bow is facetted at the ends. The footplate is in three zones separated by ribbed collars, the lower one expanding to a broad inverted T-shaped foot bearing triangular punched decoration on the outer edges. The pin-lug, plugged with ferrous accretions from the pin, and catchplate are present. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.135 item 15.43. Extremely fine condition with a beautiful patination.