6th century A.D. A gilt button brooch of Avent's Class A(ii) with flange to the rim, inner collar, central helmetted mask with scaphoid mouth; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I., Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, p.79, for similar. 3.65 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.) Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Avent's Classes A(i) and (ii) differ mainly in the details of the mouth. [No Reserve]Condition Report: Fine condition.