Silver, 1.17 grams, 21.65 mm. Circa late 6th - early 7th century AD. A silver strap end, tongue-shaped with a rectangular upper zone bearing transverse banding and a billeted upper edge. The lower zone features a single angular, gold chip carved linear ridge running in an elongated u-shape from the lower edge of the upper field. The original single fastening rivet is still in place. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.209 item 35.7. Very fine condition. Ex old English collection.