6th-7th century AD. A gold disc pendant with beaded border, applied beaded filigree hoops and granules, central cell with thin cut flat bed replica garnet; ribbed suspension loop. Cf. similar types of pendant in Webster, L. & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, fig.33. 3.45 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of an Essex lady; from her grandfather's collection; acquired in Europe before 1940; previously in a 19th century collection; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

Fine condition, edge chip.