6th-7th century AD. A gold disc pendant with beaded border, applied beaded filigree hoops and granules, central cell with thin cut flat bed replicant garnet, with ribbed suspension loop. Cf. similar types of pendant in Webster, L. & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, fig.33. 3.45 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of an Essex lady; from her grandfather's collection; acquired in Europe before 1940; previously in a 19th century collection; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition, edge chip.