6th century AD. A gilt-bronze disc mount with crenellated rim, concentric rings and five-arm spiral motif with central roundel. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. The design is similar in layout to standard types of saucer brooch, but lacks both the flared rim and the fastening fittings to the reverse. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.