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Lot 265
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful gold ring with a circular band, flared shoulders, and an oval bezel set with large oval red carnelian intaglio depicting a winged infant on the left-hand side and a seated, bearded male figure with raised left arm holding thunderbolt on the right-hand side. Excellent condition; wearable. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. Thunderbolts are typically an attribute of the king of the gods, i.e. Zeus for the ancient Greeks and Jupiter for the Romans. The winged infant may be Eros (also known as Cupid). In Archaic Greek art, Eros was represented as a beautiful winged youth but tended to be made younger and younger until, by the Hellenistic period and Roman times, he was often depicted as an infant as we see in this instance. Roman rings were often embellished with intaglios, cameos and precious gemstones, and mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. For more information, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman Jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 20.02mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; 6.2g. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
Lot 286
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful gold ring with a circular band with broad shoulders decorated with stylized openwork scrolling foliate design. The applied oval bezel is set with a large oval red carnelian gem featuring a beautiful intaglio depicting Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, standing on an eagle and holding a laurel wreath in her left hand. Good condition; wearable. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. Roman rings were often embellished with intaglios, cameos and precious gemstones. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. For more information, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S1/2; 13.3g. Provenance: Private London collector (H.G); formerly in British 1980s collection.
Lot 287
Ca. 200 BC-100 AD. Late Hellenistic/ Early Roman. A beautiful gold ring with a thin circular band and applied oval bezel set with an oval black gemstone with a beautiful intaglio depicting a left-facing male youth. The man is portrayed as clean-shaven, he has neatly arranged curly hair and a strong neck. These features are reminiscent of the Hellenistic ruler portraits that we find on Hellenistic coins. For more information on Hellenistic ruler portraiture and similar portrait iconography, see Kroll, J.H. (2007) 'The emergence of the ruler portraiture on early Hellenistic coins: the importance of being divine'. In P. Schultz and R. von den Hoff (eds), Early Hellenistic Portraiture: Image, Style, Context. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 117; 121. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P1/2; 3g. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
Lot 313
Ca. 100-300 AD. A gold ring with a circular band, flared shoulders, and an oval bezel set with a carnelian gem; the delicate intaglio depicts a scorpion. Excellent condition, wearable. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. The scorpion was the emblem of the Praetorian Guard, the Roman emperor's personal army elite unit. The praetorian scorpion has long been recognised as a reference to Tiberius, who was born under the astrological sign of the Scorpio, and who first concentrated praetorian guard in its own camp in Rome, thus giving it full corporate identity (Russell and Hellström 2020, 135). Hence, it is not inconceivable that this ring might have belonged to a praetorian guard. Cf. Russell, A., Hellström, M. (2020). The social dynamics of Roman imperial imagery. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 4.7g. Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 38
Ca. 200-400 AD. Late Roman. A wearable gold ring with an applied Roman oval bezel set with a cabochon garnet gem and a possibly later circular band decorated with parallel grooves. Excellent condition. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. As in many ancient societies, jewellery was an important social marker used to demonstrate wealth in ancient Rome. As a result of the expansion of the Roman Empire, jewellery became more and more elaborate in its designs and materials used, such as precious and semi-precious gemstones. Roman jewellery often reflected the culture the Romans came into contact with and can be viewed as a testament to the prosperity and power of the Roman Empire. The most popular type of Roman jewellery were rings, as Romans of Imperial times enjoyed to wear large rings, extravagantly decorated with cameos or engraved precious stones. From the Roman Republic onwards, it became customary for all the senators, chief magistrates, and the equites to wear gold rings, known in Latin as 'annuli aurei', as a way to distinguish themselves from the plebeians. To find out more about Roman rings, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 23.47mm / US: N/A / UK: Z +4; 5.8g. Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Lot 53
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful gold ring with a circular band, flared shoulders, and bezel decorated finely incised intaglio depicting a scene: a human seated figure under a tree on the right-hand side faces a coiled serpent on the left-hand side. Excellent condition; wearable. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. Roman rings were often embellished with intaglios, cameos, and precious gemstones. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire for decorative themes. Roman rings featuring carved gemstones, such as carnelian, garnet or chalcedony, were often engraved with the depiction of deities, allegories, and zoomorphic creatures. Rings were also modelled in the shape of snakes, a popular form of jewellery deriving from Hellenistic culture. To find out more about Roman rings and jewellery production, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 21.9mm / US: 12 1/2 / UK: Z; 35.1g. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 58
Ca. 1000-1300 AD. Holy Lands. A beautiful Crusaders or Seljuk gold ring with a circular hoop, flared shoulders with central raised ridge, and raised oval bezel engraved with a multiple moon crescent pattern. Good condition. For more information on Medieval rings, see Tait, H. (1986). Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery. British Museum Press, London. & Hinton, D. (1982). Medieval Jewellery. Shire Publications. Size: D: 17.45mm / US: O 1/2 / UK: 7 1/4; 4.6g. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman, formerly acquired on the UK Art Market in the 1990s.
Lot 59
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A wearable gold ring with a circular band, gently flared shoulders, and applied oval bezel set with a cabochon purple gem. Excellent condition. Roman rings were often embellished with intaglios, cameos and precious gemstones. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. Roman rings featuring carved gemstones, such as carnelian, garnet or chalcedony, were often engraved with the depiction of deities, allegories and zoomorphic creatures. Rings were also modelled in the shape of snakes, a popular form of jewellery deriving from Hellenistic culture. To find out more about Roman rings and jewellery production, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 13.6mm / US: 2 1/2 / UK: E; 2.7g. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman, formerly acquired on the UK Art Market in the 1990s.
Lot 71
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A wearable gold ring featuring a circular band, flared shoulders, and large oval bezel embellished with a finely incised intaglio depicting a cockerel facing an oinochoe. Roman rings featuring carved gemstones, such as carnelian, garnet or chalcedony, were often engraved with the depiction of deities, allegories and zoomorphic creatures. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. In the Greek and Roman worlds, the figure of the rooster was frequently associated with gods such as Asclepius, Minerva, and Mars, and represented different aspects of their personalities or spheres of influence, such as healing, readiness, and pugnacity. To find out more about Roman rings and jewellery production, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 20.4mm / US: 10 3/4 / UK: V 1/4 / 5.2g. Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.
Lot 73
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful gold ring featuring a circular band, flared shoulders, and a large oval bezel set with a garnet gemstone featuring a finely incised intaglio depicting a beast in left profile. Excellent condition. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. It also comes with a gemological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers. This analysis will accompany the purchase. Roman rings featuring carved gemstones, such as carnelian, garnet or chalcedony, were often engraved with the depiction of deities, allegories and zoomorphic creatures. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. To find out more about Roman rings and jewellery production in general, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. Size: D: 17.1mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N 1/2; 4.4gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 516A
BUECHE GIROD 9CT GOLD GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCH, square enamel dial with Roman chapter ring, seventeen jewel movement, with integrated 9ct gold bracelet. 87.5gms overall in original box Provenance: private collection Vale of Glamorgan Condition: in good overall condition appearing complete, surface wear and scratches commensurate with age. Runs when wound, not tested for accuracy. Closing button clasp on exterior of box missing.
Lot 520
9CT GOLD CURB LINK T-BAR ALBERT CHAIN having various attachments including three gold sovereigns dated 1901, 1907 and 1959, two half sovereigns dated 1871 and 1912, 9ct gold Beetle charm, enamel cherub heart shaped charm and yellow metal ring of keys spelling 'MADRID', 63.5gms overall Provenance: private collection Aberystwyth, consigned via our Carmarthen office Condition: appears in good overall condition with light wear and scratches commensurate with age, enamel charm is not gold
Lot 524
18CT GOLD DIAMOND RING, the central stone (0.7cts approx.) flanked by diamond tapering baguette shoulders, ring size K, 2.4gms Provenance: private collection Powys, consigned via our Carmarthen office Condition: central diamond has feather / crack extending from girdle part way into 'table', black mineral inclusions to one of baguette diamonds
Lot 526
18CT GOLD PINK SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING, the central pink sapphire (6 x 5mms approx.) flanked by two diamonds (0.1cts each approx.), ring size I / J, 2.7gms Provenance: private collection Aberystwyth, consigned via our Carmarthen office Condition: appears in good overall condition, light wear and scratches
Lot 527
18CT WHITE GOLD SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, the central sapphire (10 x 6mms) surrounded by sixteen diamonds (0.05cts each approx.), ring size N, 6.6gms, in Jeffries jewellery box Provenance: private collection Newport, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition: appears in good overall condition, diamonds are well matched, various inclusions
Lot 529
18CT GOLD AMETHYST & DIAMOND DRESS RING, the large square cut amethyst (12 x 12mms) flanked by a trio of diamonds to each shoulder, ring size L, 9.8gms, in Charles De La Jonchere ring box Provenance: private collection Newport, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition: appears in good overall condition, all stones present, black mineral inclusions present to diamonds
Lot 530
18CT GOLD THREE STONE DIAMOND RING, the three primary stones (totalling 1.0cts approximately) on a twist shank with diamond chip shoulders, ring size N, 5.5gms Provenance: private collection Newport, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition: central stone has feather / crack partially visible through 'table', one of flanking stones has small chip to 'girdle' area
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