Alamannic Silver-Gilt Lozenge-Shaped Mount
5th-6th century A.D. With central cross-motif with scrolled arms; four pierced lugs to the perimeter, horned silver to verso; possibly re-gilded. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item VI.3.13, for similar motif. 8.74 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]