Silver gilt jewelled disc brooch (Leeds Class Ib). Diam 4 cm. Raised cell at centre with disc of white paste (probably), with flat piece of blue glass at centre, the whole encircled by beaded wire collar. Three radiating wedge-shaped garnets set on chequered gold foil. Between pairs of outwards facing semi-circular heads joined by stylised 'bodies'. Encircled by nicked ridge, border remains of light-and-shade or beading. The whole edge very abraded indeed. Much niello gone. On back, usual simple catchplate and attachment for missing spring-coil and pin.
History
Grave ID
Guilton Grave 27
Object ID
M6023
Catalogue Number
M 6023
Material
gilt, white metal, white material, inlay, glass, gold, niello (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; silver, gilt, white paste, glass, gold foil, niello) (Antiquarian Material; silver, garnets, blue stone, ivory)