9th-10th century AD. A silver-gilt plate brooch of a bird with low-relief detailing, almond-shaped, pellets to the forehead, with beak pierced horizontally to accept a beaded ring; to the centre of the back, wings and tail; complex Borre style design of entwined tendrils; pin-lug, sprung pin and catch to the reverse. 21.23 grams, 77mm (3"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989.[No Reserve]