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Lot 817
GENTLEMAN'S OMEGA CONSTELLATION STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD QUARTZ WRIST WATCH, the round white dial with dot hour markers, outer railroad seconds track in black, two subsidiary dials, Roman markers to the chapter ring on a stainless steel bracelet with foldover clasp, in box, lacking papers MOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Worn. DIAL: Good condition. CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Some light marks visible. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact. CROWN: Intact. BRACELET/STRAP: Generally worn. CLASP: Working order.
Lot 1710
AN 18 CARAT WHITE GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING an oval-cut sapphire within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct, hallmarked London 2021, ring size N, 5.5 gramsGood condition. The sapphire measures 9.92mm x 8.06mm x 5.27mmmm approximately. Estimated diamond colour: G/H/I; estimated clarity: SI1/SI2/I1.
Lot 120
Ca. 100-300 AD.An oval-shaped stone intaglio engraved with a scene of the first of twelve labors of Hercules - killing the Nemean Lion, set in a possibly later gold ring of a round hoop and wide shoulders. The twelve works of Hercules were a punishment imposed by the Delphic oracle on the hero Heracles for murdering his own family. These tasks were very difficult to accomplish even for a hero. The Nemean lion was a vicious monster, which could not be killed with mortals' weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack. However, Hercules strangled him to death with his immense strength. For a similar see The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Accession number: 90.24.403.Size: D: 19.1mm / US: 9 1/8 / UK: S; 16.05gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Lot 121
Ca. 100-300 AD.A jasper stone intaglio engraved with a standing figure of Minerva (Greek Athena), the goddess of wisdom and warfare. She stands robed, wears a Corinthian helmet, and holds a sword in her left hand. This fine intaglio is set in a later gold ring of a flat-section hoop, widening at the shoulders, which are decorated with deep, slightly diagonal grooves.Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q1/2; 15gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Lot 123
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold ring composed of a hoop rounded on the exterior, and flat on the interior, expanding to the finely incised shoulders. The bezel is set with a convex oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue.Size: D: 18.8mm / US: 8 7/8 / UK: R1/2; 11.92gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 140
Ca. 100-300 AD.A stone intaglio depicting a standing figure of Victory set in a possibly later beautifully gold finger ring formed of a flat-section hoop, expanding to support a bezel cell.Size: D: 18.8mm / US: 8 7/8 / UK: R1/2; 6.72gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 155
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold ring composed of a hoop rounded on the exterior, and flat on the interior, expanding to the shoulders supporting a bezel set with a convex oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue.Size: D: 19.1mm / US: 9 1/8 / UK: S; 5.83gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s
Lot 156
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold finger ring comprised of a thin hoop with horizontal cuts to slightly widening shoulders and an oval-shaped bezel cell set with a beautiful garnet stone cabochon.Size: D: 16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: M; 5.12gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Lot 160
Ca. 100-300 AD.An oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio finely incised with the bust of a young male. His head is displayed in a profile facing left, presenting a prominent forehead, hair nicely arranged in locks, one wide open eye beneath an arching brow, and an aquiline nose. This fine intaglio is set in a ???????? later gold ring composed of a broad hoop with a median rib, tapering to the rear.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 5.78gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market.
Lot 161
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold ring composed of a hoop rounded on the exterior, and flat on the interior, expanding to the shoulders supporting a bezel set with a convex oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O1/2; 13.33gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s
Lot 162
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold finger ring with a thin circular hoop expanding to shoulders with incised decoration, and a raised elliptical bezel with a red gemstone setting incised with a motif of a winged genius holding a bow. In Roman religion, genius is the individual divinity present in every individual person, place, or thing. Like a guardian angel, the genius would follow each man from the hour of his birth until the day he died.Size: D: 18.8mm / US: 8 7/8 / UK: R1/2; 10.73gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market.
Lot 184
Ca. 100-300 AD.A gold finger ring with a D-shaped tapering shank; an oval bezel set with a red stone intaglio engraved with a left-facing portrait. Good condition; wearable. To learn more about Roman Rings see Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 11.5gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 185
Ca. 100-300 AD.An oval-shaped carnelian intaglio engraved with a depiction of the goddess Ceres picking wheat. Ceres was beloved for her service to mankind in giving them the gift of the harvest, the reward for the cultivation of the soil. Also known as the Greek goddess Demeter, Ceres was the goddess of the harvest and was credited with teaching humans how to grow, preserve, and prepare grain and corn. She was believed to be responsible for the fertility of the land. This fine intaglio is set in a later period gold ring with expanded shoulders and twisted ropework decoration around the bezel.Size: D: 18.89mm / US: 9 1/8 / UK: S; 7.7gProvenance: Property of a London collector, acqured on the US art market, formerly in a collection of I. G. acquired pre 1990s.
Lot 186
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.
Lot 195
Ca. 100-300 AD.A rare finger ring composed of a flat-section, gold hoop that expands at the shoulders to form a triple bezel set with garnet cabochons.Size: D: 14.45mm / US: 3 1/2 / UK: G 1/4; 3.9gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Lot 39
Ca. 1570-1070 BC. A charming lapis lazuli amulet in the form of a hedgehog with an egg-shaped body with hatched details on its back, and a protruding snout with a finely defined face features set in a later gold ring of a round hollow hoop with a flat bezel. The ancient Egyptians considered the hedgehog as a symbol of a re-birth, due to their ability to hibernate underground for long periods when food is scarce and re-appear when food is abundant again. Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 11g Provenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly a private UK collection since pre-2000.
Lot 40
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1070 BC.A gold swivel ring formulated into a wearable pendant, the ring with twisted wires connecting to the ball terminals, centered by an Egyptian, steatite scarab with incised iconography, portraying a stylised figure, likely to be Horus as a falcon, facing a crocodile and standing over a basket. The scarab is encircled by an oval frame of intricately-cut decoration. The ring band has been attached to a gold loop with a connective gold necklace. The ring is possibly of a later period. Necklace of a later period. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 35.3.46. Size: L:35mm / W:34mm ; 7.95g; Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 406
Ca. 900-1100 AD.A superb heavy gold ring comprised of a twisted band with wrapped terminals. This ring was intended to evoke the form of a snake. In Norse mythology, Jormungand, also called the “Midgard Serpent,” is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body forms a circle around the entirety of Midgard. He is one of the three children of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, along with Hel and Fenrir. For a similar see The British Museum, Museum number 1851,0313.1.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O1/2; 10.09gProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
Lot 60
Ca. 100BC - 100AD.A gold ring in the form of a coiled snake with engraved scale detailing, a tail bent round into a loop and a head with large, stylised eyes. Below the head, there is an oval bezel cell with a garnet cabochon inset. 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; 4.2g.Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.
Lot 71
Ca. 200-300 AD.A gold finger ring of unusual design featuring a plain band and rounded bezel which is incorporating a large centre garnet and a smaller one to the side. A fine example of ancient Roman jewellery.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 6gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 75
Ca. 100-300 AD.A finely engraved convex rock crystal intaglio with a portrait of a bearded man, engraved to the underside. The right-facing bust features short, curled hair, a receding hairline, deep-set eyes, an aquiline nose, and a full beard. The intaglio is set in a beaded frame of a later period gold ring of openwork design comprising a broad hoop with scrolled decoration tapering to the rear. This portrait may represent the one-time owner of this elegant piece, possibly a senator.Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q 1/2; 10.3gProvenance: Private London collection. formerly old English collection since the 1980s.
Lot 92
Ca. 200 AD.A gold ring with a circular hoop and a bezel set with carnelian stone intaglio depicting an emperor, possibly Caracalla in his left profile. Caracalla ruled as emperor from 198 to 217 AD and enjoys a chequered reputation, portrayed by the ancient sources as a tyrant, and was killed by a disaffected soldier in 217. However, he also granted universal citizenship to all male subjects living under the Roman Empire, greatly expanding the legal rights of vast swathes of the population. For more information on Roman rings, see Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991.Size: D: 16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: M; 8.5gProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
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