9th century A.D. A silver mount featuring a chip-carved knotted scheme between scrolling flanks, dragon’s head terminal with upturned nostrils and snarling mouth revealing two rows of vicious teeth; flat back with three studs for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Williams, G. edn., Vikings life and legends, The British Museum, London, 2014, p.24, for two animal heads ofparable form. 7 grams, 23 mm (21 grams total, 57mm including stand) (7/8 in. (2 1/4 in.)). Previously in a North European collection. Ex UK collection. Nigel Mills, East London, UK. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.