Copper-alloy, 25.90 grams, 47.10 mm. 9th-11th century AD. A penannular mount formed from a round-section bar with faux 'ropework' twist effect on one face. The bar expands closer to the terminals which are tightly scrolled outwards. The pattern of wear on the outer face of the upper side of the mount is consistent with a penannular brooch, although the very pronounced rise of the terminals is not normal for penannular brooches of the Viking age, which tend to be D-section and feature opposed scrolls formed perpendicular to the bar. Reference: cf. Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari I - The Graves, Helsinki, 1982 plate I G9 item 1.1001. Very fine condition. Provenance: found Old Knebworth, Hampshire, England.