Saxon 'Quadrangular Section' Penannular Bracelet
Silver, 2.87 grams, 64.14 mm. 5th-6th century AD. A penannular bracelet, 1.6 mm at the thickest, quadrangular in section and twisted to gave a facetted surface for added sparkle. The terminal are finely pointed. A delicate and well-made ornament. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.167 item 26.11. Good very fine condition.