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Click here to subscribeCa. 1600-1700 AD. An ornate, gold ring with scrolled detailing to the shoulders, pyramidal bezel with crescent detailing, and inset garnet to the centre. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 677.4.31.Size: D: 17.75mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 8gProvenance: Previously in D. Grigsby collection, since 2000; formerly in Belgian private collection,1980s - 1990s.
Ca. 400 AD. A gold finger ring formed of a thin, round hoop and an attached flat, circular bezel displaying a bust of an emperor, based on the inscription, possibly Theodosius / ??????I. Theodosius I the Great was the last emperor to rule both the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire. He ruled from 379, initially together with Gratian (up to 383) and Valentinian II (up to 392), then independently.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 6.13gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s
Hyksos Period, Ca. 1630-1523 BC. A beautiful high karat gold swivel ring with a steatite scarab from Ancient Egypt. The ring is centred by a longitudinally pierced scarab, set within a gold frame and with features. The ring is possibly of a later period, 22kt gold.Size: D: 18.19mm / US: 8 / UK: Q; 6.5gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Ca. 500-400 BC. A striking carved carnelian bull's head mounted on a high karat yellow gold swivel (not full rotation) ring. Looks fantastic when worn and is certainly wearable on special occasions.Size: D: 18.51mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 8.64gProvenance: Property of a private London collector; formerly in Kirby collection, acquired pre 2000. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.
Ca. 400 BC. A finely modelled Ancient Greco-Phoenician swivel ring featuring an onyx intaglio with winged horse Pegasus set in a solid gold bezel decorated with a incised decoration, the shoulders accompany granule decoration. The ring features a thick and plain loop, threaded through the ends of the bezel. The swivel ring is Phoenician in origin and was extremely popular across the Mediterranean basin in Antiquity, similar items having been found in Cyprus, Greece, Egypt and Etruria. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 9.5gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
. A gold finger ring composed of a D-shaped, expanding hoop; raised oval-shaped bezel frame with a nicolo intaglio of 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif and OMONOIA ('union') inscription below. In the fine arts, this motif is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand and is symbol of union and marriage, perhaps indicating that this item was a Roman wedding ring. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 13.61mm / US: 2 1/2 / UK: E; 20gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. End of 1st century AD. A carnelian intaglio skilfully engraved with a Flavian portrait, possibly depicting Emperor Titus or Galba. The figure is portrayed facing left and has a broad forehead, aquiline nose, and strong jaw muscles. The intaglio is set in a gold finger ring of a hemispherical bezel attached to a flat-section hoop.Size: D: 19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; 5.94gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A gold finger ring with a plain hoop, the shoulders extending from two plaited ribbons in leaf and volute shapes and raised in an oval bezel. The box-setting contains a carnelian intaglio figuring a pastoral scene. A shepherd seated turned left and milking a goat. For a comparison see G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman (The Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York), Plate LV n. 542; and The British Museum, Registration number 1987,0212.522.Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S 1/2; 9.12gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Ca. 200 AD. A heavy gold finger ring of a round hoop expanding to support a bezel set with a stone intaglio engraved with a bust of the god Attis depicted as a young male wearing a Phrygian hat. Attis was the consort of Cybele in Phrygian and Greek mythology. His priests were eunuchs, the Galli, as explained by origin myths pertaining to Attis and castration. Attis was also a Phrygian god of vegetation. In his self-mutilation, death, and resurrection he represents the fruits of the earth which die in winter only to rise again in the spring. Ring is possibly of later date (22k gold)Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q 1/2; 21.28gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. A stone intaglio engraved with a 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif below the cornucopias, horns of plenty, set in a possibly later gold ring of a D-shaped slender hoop. In the fine arts, 'dextrarum iunctio' motif is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand and is symbol of union and marriage, perhaps indicating that this item was a Roman wedding ring.Size: D: 21.69mm / US: 12 1/4 / UK: Y 1/2; 4gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A possibly later gold ring of a flat-section hoop expanding to an eye-catching amphora-shaped shoulder with a bulbous body bearing vertical ribbing decoration, scrolled handles, and filigree ornament. The large bezel cell set with a stone intaglio depicting a dynamic scene of an Amazon fighting a Centaur. Ring possibly later. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L; 8gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A fine Ancient Roman gold ring featuring a tapered, round band. The central feature is a nicolo intaglio set neatly in a gold bezel. Engraved in the glass stone is the scene of two roosters pulling a mouse on a chariot. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 20.94gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100 AD. A gold ring with oval bezel and tapering band, the intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with scene of hunter on horseback with a hunting dog by his side, the bezel overlaid in silver. Ring possibly later. The ancient Romans considered jewellery to be an essential dressing accessory, for it provided a public display of their wealth. Roman jewellery first followed fashion set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the Roman empire spread and became more prosperous, so did its jewellery designs become more increasing elaborate. The behavior of wearing rings was popular amongst the Romans, and was likely introduced by the Sabines, who in early legends, as wearing gold rings with precious gemstones. For a similar see Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 17.05gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A gold ring with oval bezel and tapering band, the intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with a winged genius leaning on an alter holding a cornucopia and sceptre. Ring possibly later. For a similar see Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 11.97gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A beautifully formed hollow gold ring with stone intaglio of pegasus depicted in a flying motion. In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse born of the blood of Medusa, which gushed when Perseus cut off her head. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M 1/2; 4.53gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 400 AD. A gold finger ring comprising a round hoop with a slightly carinated profile, expanding shoulders, and a trumpet-shaped bezel set with a garnet intaglio depicting a right-facing profile of possibly God Hermes wearing petasos, a low-brimmed hat worn in ancient Greece. A petasos with wings (along with winged sandals) donated by Zeus became an attribute of Hermes as a messenger of the gods. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 5.2gProvenance: Property of a private London collector; formerly in Kirby collection, acquired pre 2000.
Ca. 100 -200 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a hoop expanding to ribbed shoulders. The bezel set with an oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 7.88gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A substantial gold ring with hollow hoop widening to the shoulder; oval bezel carnelian intaglio engraved with two fighting cockerels.For absimilar see Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994.Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991.The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 15.27mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; 4.67gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A beautiful gold finger of a round hoop with smooth sides tapering to the back. Oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a depiction of a standing figure of goddess Fortuna with her head facing left. She wears a chiton and holds a cornucopia - horn of plenty in her raised left hand and a rudder in her right. Ring possibly later, repaired.Size: D: 20.94mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; 6.7gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 300-400 AD. A possibly later gold ring with a hollow, round hoop widening to the shoulder; oval bezel set with jasper intaglio engraved with a bust of a bearded Serapis - a syncretic deity of Hellenistic Egypt, combining the features of some Egyptian and Greek gods.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 6.1gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. private Japanese collection.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A gold ring composed of a plain solid hoop rounded on the interior and exterior, expanding to the shoulders, the flat bezel set with a convex oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.13mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N 1/2; 15.1gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. private Japanese collection.
Ca. 200 AD. A gold finger ring of a round hoop widening to the faceted shoulder bearing a raised oval bezel engraved with an inscription. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 15.4mm / US: 4 5/8 / UK: J; 8.2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A finely modelled gold finger ring of a hoop flat inside and slightly rounded on the outside, expanding to the shoulders and a bezel set with a centered emerald stone.Size: D: 15.53mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J 1/4; 4.6gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1800 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a thin flat-section hoop expanding to support a large oval bezel cell set with a finely engraved intaglio depicting a portrait of a left-facing goddess. She is displayed with an elaborately styled coiffure, aquiline nose, and overall calm expression.Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S 1/2; 5.26gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired on the US Art market; previously in US collection I. G. formed before 1970.
A small sapphire and diamond Cluster Ring, mounted in 9ct yellow gold, Size O, together with a small 9ct gold amethyst pendant on trace chain, two damaged 9ct gold chains, weighable 9ct 10g, together with a silver charm bracelet, bangle, brooch and rose necklace, a nickel Moeris military pocket watch, ARP badge and a quantity of costume jewellery etc., (a lot)
A 9ct gold Bar Brooch, the centre with peridot set spider, metal pin, 6cm long, together with a quantity of 9ct gold including stickpin, small wishbone brooch etc., a yellow metal propelling pencil, tests as 9ct gold, approx total weight 15g, together with a small unmarked silver mounted ruby glass scent bottle, agate brooch and ring, silver pocket watch, stamp case etc., and an 1844 'One Penny Model' Victorian coin (a lot)
A 9ct gold and red paste Brooch, of quatrefoil form with closed back in the Georgian style, hallmarked London 1972, 3.3cm wide, total weight 9.5g, together with an enamelled pansy brooch, with diamond point centre, marked on the reverse 585, a modern silver and amber ring, a vintage amber brooch etc., (a lot)
Six 9ct gold Rings; variously set including one channel set ten small diamonds, Size J, a single stone diamond with diamond point shoulders, Size N, a single stone diamond ring with wavy diamond set shoulders, Size J, a very small ring set opal and diamond, Size I, a very small diamond ring with Greek Key design, Size J, an engraved wide band, Size J½, approx total weight 13.5g (6)
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