An Anglo Saxon Ladies Chip Carved Cloak Brooch. Border Fine Arts or silver damage

or silver damage

Beswick Wren Model No 993B

Approximate dimensions are 7 cm height and 13 cm base diameter

Royal Doulton Figurine - Lucy Ann HN1502

An Anglo Saxon Ladies Chip Carved Cloak Brooch. Border Fine Arts or silver damageA very rare to find anglo saxon bronze chip carved disc brooch. This item which dates to circa 7th century AD, is a rare item to find. It would have been fastened to the shoulder or chest to secure a cloak all shawl. It has a deep chip carved design to the upper surface in the form of tendrils and has a lush green patination to the bronze. Some small amount nibbling to the edges as shown. With some evidence of tining or silvering to the reverse but