Silver-gilt, 7.39 grams, 65.26 mm. 6th century AD. The overall form of this brooch is similar to the D-Shaped Brooches of Kent, based on Continental Frankish forms. The semi-circular headplate has two lateral D-shaped lobes and an upper lobe of similar shape with an interposed waist. The headplate’s surface is divided into keystone-shaped fields, each with an internal triangular dished panel. The bow has raised borders and a central reserved section. A transverse incised line marks the transition to the lozengiform footplate which features an internal lozengiform field containing six radiating dished triangular panels above a seventh extending towards the terminal which is a convex-sided evolved animal head with a transverse collar. The rich gilding is still present across a large part of the surface. The spring lug and catchplate are also present and intact. Reference: Hawkes, S.C. The Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Bifrons in Anglo-Saxon Studies in Archaeology and History, vol.11, Oxford, 2000, p.71 Conyngham Collection, items 64 & 65. Very fine condition. From an old European collection.