Gothic Gilt Radiate-Headed Brooch Pair

Later 5th-6th century AD. A matched pair of parcel-gilt silver bow brooches, each comprising: a D-shaped headplate with raised scrolls, border with offset opposed triangular punchmarks, seven radiating lugs to the outer edge, three with inset garnet cabochons; a deep ridged bow with median band, triangular offset opposed triangular punchmarks; lozengiform footplate with raised border, raised scrolls, central lozengiform garnet cloison; four bird-head lappets with cabochon garnet eyes, discoid lateral lugs win cabochon garnet inserts; beast-head finial with cabochon garnet eyes, transverse banded collar with bird-head finials, inset cabochon garnets; to the reverse, two pin-lugs and short catchplate. 132 grams total, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [2] Fine condition.