8th-10th century AD. A group of twelve square silver-gilt plaques from a belt or baldric, each with a low-relief Borre Style pair of 'gripping beasts' with spiral hips, pelletted border; mounted on a display stand. See Wilson, D.M. & Klindt-Jensen, O., Viking Art, London, 1966, p.73ff.770 grams total, 17.5cm including stand (7"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960.