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Lot 107
Ca. 1526-1858 AD A gold ring comprised of a round hoop with three cells, each set with a turquoise gem and an applied large bezel with the side and underside engraved with linear and dot motifs. The upper face of the bezel is intricately decorated with a script around the central eight-pointed star with another turquoise gem enclosed. 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: 17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; 8.12g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Lot 322
Ca. 100-300 AD A hollow gold ring composed of a round hoop with expanding shoulders and an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with the depiction of a female bust shown in a well-rendered profile facing right. 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: 17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; 7.1gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 323
Ca. 100-300 AD A beautiful gold ring of a circular band of intricate ropework edges and applied open-work design shoulders made up of finely coiled scrolls to support an oval agate intaglio engraved with a portrait of a noblewoman shown in a well-rendered profile facing left. 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: 17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; 4.84gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 324
Ca. 100-300 AD A hollow gold ring composed of a round hoop with expanding shoulders and an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with the depiction of a stag standing next to goddess Artemis.Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; 7.95gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 325
Ca. 100-300 AD A gold finger ring comprising a flat-section round hoop with expanding shoulders to support a large oval carnelian intaglio carefully engraved with goddess Ceres (Greek Demeter) standing robed and holding cornucopia and a wheat stalk. Repaired. For a similar see Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, item number 81.79H/4.55. 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: 19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; 10.34g Provenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 332
Ca. 1-100 AD A gold finger ring comprising a round hollow hoop with sets of three fine granules to each shoulder flanking the bezel set with an amethyst intaglio skilfully engraved with a depiction of a sphinx - a mythical creature with the head of a human, the haunches of a lion, and the wings of a bird. The beast is portrayed seated on a baseline with its tail upraised.For a similar see Christie's, Live Auction 2770, 5 Dec 2012, Lot 404. 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: 17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; 5.16gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 333
Ca. 100-300 AD A hollow gold signet ring composed of a plain hoop, flat inside and slightly rounded on the outside with applied sardonyx intaglio.Size: D: 18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; 5.5gProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market formed in the 1980s
Lot 334
Ca. 200 AD A sardonyx cameo depicting a bust of Julia Domna, the Roman empress from 193 to 211 as the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. She is portrayed in her left profile with delicate face details and a carefully draped robe. The cameo is set in a gold ring setting with a notched edge, fine granules, and a flat-section hoop. 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: 16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; 6.35gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 336
Ca. 300-400 AD A hollow gold ring composed of a round hoop with expanding shoulders and an oval bezel set with an agate intaglio engraved with the depiction of a female bust shown in a well-rendered profile facing left. Size: D: 16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; 3.49gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 339
Ca. 100-300 AD A nicolo intaglio with chamfered rim carefully engraved with a standing god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) holding a spear vertically in his right hand. On the ground, stands an eagle facing the god. Both figures are on the baseline. The intaglio is clasped in a bezel in a Georgian gold ring of bulbous, double-banded hoop tapering to a flat rear.Size: D: 16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: L 1/2; 5.54gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Lot 340
Ca. 300-400 AD An oval intaglio of carnelian engraved with Ganymede seated on a rock and giving a drink from a bowl to the eagle of Zeus, which grasps his knee with its claw. Mounted in a later gold ring which is formed with wave-like surround above the intaglio the band is intricately cast in openwork style. Ganymede was a handsome prince of Troy who found favor with Zeus, and was carried off to Mount Olympus. He took the position of cupbearer to the gods that had been recently vacated by Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera, when she married the newly-deified Heracles. Zeus granted to Ganymede the gifts of immortality and eternal youth. 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: 17.97mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P 1/2; 10gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 342
Ca. 100-300 AD A fine carnelian intaglio with a rounded edge and engraved with a scene of an enthroned Zeus with a raised hand and flanked by standing Hermes to his right and Hercules to his left. The intaglio is clasped in a tiered bezel in a Georgian gold ring of a thin hoop.Size: D: 14.68mm / US: 3 1/2 / UK: G 1/2; 4.84gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 343
Ca. Late 15th / Early 16th century AD An ornate, gold ring of a flat-section hoop with inctricate designs to the shoulders, raised bezel with serrated detailing, and inset ruby to the centre. 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: 17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; 3.77gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 346
Ca. 600 AD A gold finger ring comprising a round-section hoop and an applied circular bezel bearing an image of seated Mary Theotokos and infant Jesus on her laps. The scene is flanked by a ???I? script meaning wisdom or referring to Hagia Sofia in Constantinople. 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: 17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 6.7gProvenance: Property of a private London collector, acquired pre 2000.
Lot 347
Ca. 100-300 AD A fine gold finger ring composed of a flat-section hoop widening to form a bezel engraved with a portrait of a young male facing left. 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: M 1/2; 5.46gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 348
Ca. 100-300 AD A hollow gold finger ring composed of a round hoop with expanding shoulders to form a bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with the depiction of a standing figure of a soldier with a spear in his hand.Size: D: 13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; 3.17gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
Lot 349
Ca. 1200 AD A rare gold finger ring comprised of a faceted band with a rectangular bezel carved with an IC monogram for Jesus. The letters are connected by a stylized laurel wreath. The band bears the inscription " SCORPIO VIVAS NOMINE" referring to the ring's owner called Scorpio. 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: 15.7mm / US: 5 / UK: J 1/2; 3.6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 354
Ca. 1200-1400 AD A gold finger ring of a round-section hoop and an applied square-shaped bezel flanked by a pair of fine granules. The bezel bears a stylised fleur-de-lis motif enclosed by a dotted border.The fleur-de-lis (in French, fleur means "flower", and lis means "lily") is a symbol of French nobility. 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: 19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; 8.42gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
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