9th-11th century AD. A group of five silver-gilt beads comprising: two with a raised gilt circumferential band flanked by ropework; two possibly ethnic with applied pellet chevrons to each end; one with raised gilt circumferential band flanked by triple pellet border. Cf. Montelius, O., Kulturgeschichte Schwedens, Leipzig, 1906, figs.478, 480 and 483. 9.43 grams total, 10-15mm (1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [5, No Reserve]