5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt brooch formed as a stylised fly; hollow-formed D-section body with flared D-shaped wings each with a possibly replaced inset garnet cloison; domed head with applied filigree details, two round cells with inset cabochon garnet eyes; catch and ferro remains of the pin to the reverse. See Arrheni, B., Merovingian Garnet Jewellery, Stockholm, 1985, for discsion. 9 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.