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Lot 243
A MODEL 134M RUSSIAN AIR FORCE TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER BY THE FIRST MOSCOW WATCH FACTORY, CIRCA 1950 the 3½in. silvered dial signed in Cyrillic as per title and numbered 722, gold hands with blued secondaries, striped gilt brass plates counter-stamped and numbered, Earnshaw escapement with Guillaume balance with silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, contained within a sprung and pivoted brass bowl with electrical contacts and stabilising arm, in light wood three-tier case with locking arm, tipsy key, bevelled glass viewing port with rubber stabilising ring under and test label pasted inside lid (electrical components removed) -- 7½in. (19cm.) square; together with a timer from a MiG jet, with black dial divided for 12-hr and 30-hr dials and stop/start sweep seconds, numbered in Cyrillic 56534Condition report: Both chronometer and timer running at time of cataloguing.
Lot 119
2nd-4th century AD. A gold ring with ribbed hoop and expanding shoulders with central ribs and scrollwork meeting an oval setting enclosing domed oval cabochon gemstone, possibly moonstone or glass. 3.64 grams, 18.71mm overall, 15.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of an English lady previously living in Oxford; acquired on the UK art market from the mid 1980s. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 556
17th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop expanding towards the shoulder, square calyx bezel holding table-cut and polished facetted rock crystal gemstone; hoop decorated at each shoulder with a raised median line flanked by diagonal ribs and a stylised six-pointed star, the bezel with concentric chevrons on the two principal faces, all filled with black enamel. See Scarisbrick, D., Rings, Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, Thames & Hudson, 2013, p.312, for a comparable example dated c.1610 with an important rose-cut diamond. 2.62 grams, 22.88mm overall, 16.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; formerly in an old English jewellery collection; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.166456/7/10/2020. Fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 109
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding facetted shoulders, oval setting holding a cut nicolo gemstone. 9.52 grams, 27.91mm overall, 21.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Formerly in a private Dutch collection; the collection formed from the 1970s to the 1980s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.165188/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10139-165188. Extremely fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 531
15th century AD. A solid gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding shoulders with crown of thorns decoration and ellipsoidal bezel; incised Christian religious scene depicting the trinity: at the centre is the crucified Jesus Christ, head slumped to his left; behind and above is God the father with halo and arms supporting Jesus; either side of God's head at the top are two recessed sub-triangular fields which likely represent wings and thus the Holy Spirit; these wings may once have contained white enamel. Cf. Chadour, A. B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume I, Leeds, 1994, p.181, for a comparable example and discussion; cf. Oman, C.C., Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, items 484, 486, for very similar type; cf. Scarisbrick, D. & Henig, M., Finger Rings from Ancient to Modern, Oxford, 2003, for comparable examples and discussion. Published on the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with reference number LIN-A52493. 4.60 grams, 20.81mm overall, 17.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). Found while searching with a metal detector near Fleet, Lincolnshire, UK, on 12 March 2009; declared as treasure to HM Coroner, Boston, Lincolnshire, with Treasure Act reference number 2009 T140, and subsequently disclaimed; accompanied by copies of the treasure report for HM Coroner, and various other correspondence from Lincolnshire Police and the British Museum, and a copy of the PAS report number LIN-A52493; and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167355/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10225-167355. The surface of the ring is worn, suggesting that the bezel scene served as a touch-piece or amulet. Other similar finger rings depict the Holy Spirit as a dove; it is possible that the 'wings' on this example are decorative, and that the dove is worn away. Iconographic rings became popular with the rise of the cult of patron saints in the 15th century. They were often given at weddings and as New Year gifts in England and Scotland. After the Reformation, iconographic jewellery was no longer considered socially acceptable and the type declined in use. Very fine condition, some wear as used as a 'touch piece'. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 148
8th-10th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding shoulders and oval-shaped bezel with incuse design comprising a central Christian cross, a nimbate figure above, flanked by two facing robed figures, one male, one female, an inscription below 'OMONOI[A]' for harmony, symbols in the field. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 672; Dalton, O.M., The Franks Bequest Catalogue of Finger Rings, London, 1912, item 50. 9.43 grams, 25.23mm overall, 19.89x15.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167658/7/10/2020. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 113
3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with ribbed D-section hoop expanding towards discoid bezel holding a carnelian gemstone featuring intaglio fly; shoulders and bezel with granules. 3.83 grams, 22.10mm overall, 19.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From the private collection of a Dutch jewellery collector; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 117
1st century AD. A small gold finger ring with spurs to the shoulders, cell with inset limestone cloison, intaglio scorpion motif. 5.45 grams, 19mm overall, 14.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6) (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 150
6th-7th century AD. A gold ring with round-section hoop supporting discoid bezel featuring intaglio busts of two robed individuals facing each other. 3.80 grams, 22.88mm overall, 19.60mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of an English lady previously living in Oxford; acquired on the UK art market from the mid 1980s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.164820/7/10/2020. Fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 52
2nd-1st century BC. A gold ring with D-section hoop featuring band of raised decoration, supporting an ellipsoidal bezel set with a blue glass gemstone with intaglio sea creature. 3.25 grams, 22.16mm overall, 19.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (3/4"). Ex Shiraz Antiques, London, W1, in 1998. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 557
17th century AD. A gold ring with round-section hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel set with 'milky' glass presenting a stylised flower within an heraldic shield; circumferential band to the bezel rim; the shoulders are engraved with foliate scrolls, which continue around and beneath the bezel and which are inlaid with niello. See Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume I, Leeds, 1994, for comparable examples, especially for close parallels to the foliate design on the shoulders and bezel. 2.38 grams, 21.97mm overall, 17.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From a Dutch collection, 1960s-1980s. Very fine condition.
Lot 558
18th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an ovoid bezel, set with a cut and polished carnelian gemstone with intaglio image of a male bust facing left, wearing a laurel wreath and drapery, possibly representing a Roman emperor. See Treasure Hunting Magazine, A Stunning Gold Ring, September 2020, p.8; accompanied by a copy of the magazine article. 5.44 grams, 20.20mm overall, 16.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (3/4"). Found by Duncan Wappett whilst searching with a metal detector near Appleby, Westmorland, Cumbria, UK, on the 14th of May 2020; declared under the Treasure Act and returned although recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Fine condition.
Lot 118
2nd-4th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop expanding to an ellipsoidal bezel; cut and polished carnelian gemstone with intaglio standing female figure, probably a deity. 2.94 grams, 22.57mm overall, 18.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Ex Shiraz Antiques, London, W1, in 1998. Fine condition.
Lot 537
13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a lentoid-section hoop and pie-dish bezel, triangular in plan with inset glass cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 561, 562. 7.83 grams, 30.50mm overall, 19.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1 1/4"). Property of a European jewellery collector; formerly in a French collection, 1980s-1990s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163891/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10230-163891. Fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 122
3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with tapering D-section hoop; flaring shoulder with scrolled pelta pattern and hexagonal bezel set with orange and white banded agate engraved with a mythical creature. 4.00 grams, 22.80mm overall, 18.51mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From the private collection of a Dutch jewellery collector; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 499
9th-11th century AD. A gold finger ring with the tapering shank formed as two twisted rods with punched pellet detailing. Cf. Johnson, C.E., A Typological Assessment of Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Finger-Rings from Britain Dating from AD 600-1100, MA dissertation, UCL, 2014, item 25 (Boynton, PAS reference MCL-40E866"). 5.34 grams, 23.34mm overall, 17.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From the property of an Essex private collector; acquired in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 111
3rd century AD. A gold ring with flat-section hoop with ropework borders and ribbing; expanding shoulders with openwork scrolls; oval-shaped bezel with ropework border holding nicolo gemstone with intaglio of Dionysus. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 414, for almost identical type. 5.03 grams, 21.44mm overall, 16.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 534
16th century AD. A gold flat-section band with circumferential inscription 'VIVAT REX ET LEX' : 'Long live the king and the law', punctuated by rosettes and a cross potent, bordered by two bands of vertical lines. See Hinton, D.A., Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins, Oxford, 2006, p.241, for discussion; see Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, p.79-80, for discussion. 4.11 grams, 19.61mm overall, 17.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.166366/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10227-166366. These rings were commissioned by newly-called Serjeants at Arms, until the abolition of that post by the Judicature Act of 1875. The earliest recorded example of such a ring dates from 1485, the remaining examples from the early 16th century have the same motto stamped or engraved in Lombardic or Roman lettering on the outer face of the ring, with transverse lines on the border. In some instances, the mottoes were chosen by the Serjeant called, meaning rings can be dated to the year of the call. However, the earlier rings appear to have had the same motto over an extended period, possibly because they were not chosen, but prescribed during these years. Over their long period of use, the style also changed, with later examples being heavier and wider, with a raised border and engraved in a later script, or capitals. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 536
13th-14th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with transverse collar and hatched panel to each shoulder; the thick ellipsoid bezel with scalloped rim; the bezel inset with a large late Roman or early Byzantine table-cut garnet probably made in Constantinople. 11.55 grams, 26.17mm overall, 22.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Ex Belgian art market; formerly in the De Smet family collection since 1972; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163808/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10229-163808. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 472
1550-1610 AD. A rapier with a pointed diamond-section double-edged blade, ricasso extending to about 6cm with a stylised maker's mark with evidence of inlay, same maker's mark to the horizontal ring; bent quillons with inlay, an additional reinforcement knuckle bow to the lower part of the hilt, cylindrical pommel. See The Armouries of the Tower of London, Inventory of the armouries, the offensive weapons, London, 1916; Oakeshott, E., The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Dufty, A.R., European swords and daggers in the Tower of London, London, 1974; this specimen found various parallels with rapiers preserved in the museums around the world, like the ones published by Dufty (1974, plate 21) and preserved in the Tower of London, and (in the shape) with a decorated rapier of Metropolitan Museum (accession number 14.25.1117"). 1.3 kg, 1.01m (39 3/4"). From a private family collection; previously acquired from a collection formed before 1990; thence by descent; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato The rapier, derived from Oakeshott Type XVIIIe swords, where the ricasso is usually narrower than the blade itself, was the principal civilian sidearm throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, without excluding its military use. Designed for cut-and-thrust fencing of progressively complex techniques, the rapier was usually characterised by a double-edged blade with an acute point and a complex guard for the hand. The guards, usually of iron or steel, were subject to a variety of embellishment. They were engraved, chiselled, gilded, damascened, and encrusted in gold and silver in keeping with fashionable styles. Rapier blades, invariably of steel, bear a variety of maker’s marks denoting their origin in the two principal centres of blade-making, Toledo in Spain and Solingen in Germany. It is generally accepted among historians that the rapier eclipsed the more ungainly methods of fighting – the evidence certainly suggests that for young men the elongated rapier was the weapon of choice. Fine condition.
Lot 147
Late 5th century AD. A solid gold and niello marriage ring, with a plain hoop, semi-circular in section with flattened sides, expanding to triangular shoulders, with a two-step pyramidal bezel topped with a truncated inverted cone engraved on the circular face with a guinea-fowl in profile to the right, a lizard to its right, a crescent and star above, enclosed within a wreath, volute above a palmette on the shoulders, a key pattern and zig-zag on the sides of pyramidal steps; and a inscription on either side reading ???????? and MAPIAC (of Evtichios and Maria) added later. See Spier, J., 'Some Unconventional early Byzantine Rings' in Entwistle, C. & Adams, N., Intelligible Beauty, Recent Research into Byzantine Jewellery, London, 2010, pl.5a-b, for a similar gold ring with niello inlays; Christie’s, New York, Antiquities, 18 December 1998, lot 160. 16.21 grams, 28.92mm overall, 18.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1 1/4"). From a Christian artefact collection formed by a collector in Surrey, UK. Several distinctive varieties of rings originated in Constantinople in the late 5th century and served as prototypes for Western copies. The Byzantine origin of one such group has become clear recently thanks to the appearance of several previously unpublished examples. The rings have broad hoops, usually curved slightly inward, with flattened, triangular shoulders decorated with niello inlay and sometimes monograms. The bezels are stepped, with the top either engraved or set with a stone. This fine example has a bird engraved on the bezel, niello-inlaid floral motifs and spirals on the shoulders, inlaid patterns of steps and waves on the sides of the bezel and hoop, and two engraved names (of spouses"). Fine condition.
Lot 485
12th-8th century BC. A triple-banded gold 'ring money' or adornment, a composite collar-type ring comprising three conjoined bands. Cf. Taylor, J.T., Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles, Cambridge, 1980, pl.30h (which was found at Granta Fen, Ely, Cambs) and 34d and 34e. 3.43 grams, 14mm (1/2"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired from John Moor, York, UK, in 2010; previous in an old continental collection formed before 1980. Chris Rudd says: 'Though primarily made as a piece of jewellery – almost certainly a tress-ring in this instance – such rings probably had a secondary purpose too, as a convenient method of portable wealth storage. In that sense one might justifiably regard these items as a form of primitive pre-coinage money, although today’s archaeologists are keen that we refer to them as ‘penannular rings’ rather than ‘ring money.' Very fine condition.
Lot 123
3rd-4th century AD. A small gold finger ring with rectangular plaque, cell with inset octagonal carnelian gemstone, intaglio cockerel motif. 4.75 grams, 20mm overall, 15.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.16, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 32
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A gold ring with facetted and notched D-section hoop; rectangular bezel with a rock crystal plaque representing a scarab beetle, pierced longitudinally for suspension on the hoop and flanked by twisted gold wire coils. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, for comparable items and discussion. 4.68 grams, 27.68mm overall, 24.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 110
2nd-3rd century AD. A large hollow gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel set with a large agate stone with incuse design of Athena with her attributes, standing left. 5.94 grams, 25.43mm overall, 20.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From the London art market in the early 2000s; formerly from the collection of an English family, by descent, 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 114
2nd-3rd century AD. A gold ring with bifacial 'barley' hoop supporting oval bezel with ropework border and eight clusters of three granulated beads below hatched setting holding cut and polished green glass cabochon with intaglio male bust. 5.49 grams, 21.25mm overall, 18.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired from John Cummings Ltd, Grantham, UK, in 2000; accompanied by the original invoice. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 112
3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with flat-section hoop, series of inset applied domes to the outer face, supporting a tiered ellipsoidal bezel featuring borders of applied granulated beads and a cut and polished carnelian gemstone with inscription on two lines: 'MAM / I NO', with retrograde 'N', probably a personal name. 3.92 grams, 24.90mm overall, 18.33mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Ex Shiraz Antiques, London, W1, in 1998 Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 51
5th-3rd century BC. A gold penannular ring with coiled filigree to the shoulders, swivel carnelian cabochon bezel with intaglio gryphon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 32, for type. 15.23 grams, 33.09mm overall, 18.20x19.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1 1/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167653/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10128-167653. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 533
12th-14th century AD. A gold ring comprising a D-shaped hoop and expanding shoulders with scroll work flourishes and raised discoid bezel bearing an engraved cross potent. 4.72 grams, 19.93mm overall, 16.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of an English lady previously living in Oxford; acquired on the UK art market from the mid 1980s. Very fine condition.
Lot 146
8th-10th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop and lozengiform bezel; incuse design featuring St Stephen, nimbate and wearing a Christian cross pendant, in the centre; sprigs below, symbols and inscription 'A?IOCTE?ANI' for Saint Stephen in the field; flanked by a Christian cross on each side. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 668, for type. 8.81 grams, 25.42mm overall, 18.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167659/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10146-167659. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 560
17th century AD. A D-section gold finger ring with italic script inscription to the inner face 'Faithfull is my Afectision' and maker's mark 'HR'. Published on the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) under record number ESS-6B83B5, and disclaimed under the Treasure Act under treasure case number 2017T1092. 3.49 grams, 19.56mm overall, 17.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Essex and declared under the Treasure Act in 2017; accompanied by a copy of the PAS report number ESS-6B83B5. The ghost word 'afectision' appears to be a misspelling of 'affection'. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 535
13th-14th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with transverse collar to each shoulder and elliptical panel above with segmented and pointillé surface, niello detailing; the thick ellipsoid bezel with scalloped upper and lower edges to the rim, stepped lateral ledges with hatching; the bezel inset with a large cabochon garnet. Cf. de Ricci, S., Catalogue of a Collection of Ancient Rings formed by the Late E. Guilhou, Paris, 1912, item 1462, for similar Renaissance-period ring with large cabochon and collars to the shoulders. 16.38 grams, 31.74mm overall, 22.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 1/4"). Ex Belgian art market; formerly in the De Smet family collection since 1972; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163809/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10228-163809. Very fine condition; garnet repaired. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 530
Mid 14th-mid 15th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, flared and cusped shoulders each with an inset garnet and heart-shaped reveal, trapezoidal bezel with claw setting for a cabochon sapphire; the underside flat with blackletter 'ihc' legend. See Gaimster, G. & Gilchrist, R., The Archaeology of the Reformation 1480-1580, and Kunz, G., Rings for the Finger, 1973. Published under the Treasure Act, reference 2020-T74 and Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-71D15D. 4.06 grams, 20.76mm overall, 16.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector on Monday 20th January 2020, near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, 2020; recorded with Portable Antiquities Scheme and disclaimed under Treasure Act reference 2020-T74; accompanied by various documents including a letter from the British Museum stating that the ring is to be returned to the finder, and a copy of the PAS report number NMS-71D15D, and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.165864/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10224-165864. The HM Coroner report offers a date range of 1350-1550 AD based on the overall format of the ring, the devotional significance of the Christogram (ihc) and the cut of the cabochon. A date in the later 16th century or beyond is regarded as improbable due to the prevailing religious climate of the Reformation. Very fine condition. Rare and important. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 115
2nd-4th century AD. A gold ring with squashed flat-section hoop decorated with two applied bands of twists between two bands of pellets; ellipsoidal bezel with ropework border and raised setting holding cut glass insert. 7.44 grams, 26.19mm overall, 21.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British -, USA -, Europe -, Japan -) (1"). Found with the use of a metal detector near Palgrave, Norfolk, UK, circa 1994/5; reported to Andrew Rogerson of Norfolk Landscape Archaeology, Gressenhall, Norfolk, and returned to the finder. Fine 'as found' condition.
Lot 555
15th-16th century AD. A gold finger ring with cup bezel and low-relief meander pattern, inset 'toadstone' cabochon. 13 grams, 32.18mm overall, 23.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1 1/4"). Property of a European jewellery collector; formerly in a French collection, 1980s-1990s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163892/7/10/2020. A 'toadstone' was a legendary mineral (bufonite) recovered from the head of a toad, which possessed marvellous powers as an antidote to poisons and in the treatment of epilepsy. Many examples appear to be polished fragments of fossilised teeth or other minerals. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 50
3rd-1st century BC. A large hollow gold ring with D-section hoop and circular bezel set with an oval-shaped rock crystal stone with incuse female bust facing right, hair dressed in a chignon. See Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume I, Leeds, 1994, Greek rings for comparable examples, many of which are Hellenistic. 5.72 grams, 27.94mm overall, 23.94x16.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). From the London art market in the early 2000s; formerly from the collection of an English family, by descent, 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167754/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10127-167754. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 501
5th-7th century AD. A gold ring with hoop comprising four thin round-section hoops, supporting a flanged discoid bezel with raised perimeter, set with a cut and polished garnet. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes: Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 119, for a very similar example. 1.57 grams, 19.67mm overall, 16.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). From a deceased London, UK, collector; formerly with Paul Moore, Hampshire, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 500
6th-7th century AD. A gold finger ring with hoop formed as concentric bands and beaded central band, rectangular bezel with granulated border, two rectangular cells with inset garnet cloisons. See Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007. 5.52 grams, 21.70mm overall, 18.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). From the private collection of a Swedish gentleman based in London; from his collection formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 149
6th-10th century AD. A gold ring with tapering, flat-bottomed hoop and expanding shoulders; 'square' bezel with rounded corners featuring an incuse scene of a winged and nimbate saint standing on a ground-line, possibly John the Evangelist, tending to a Christian cross; an eagle stands facing, holding a leafy branch in its beak; numerous crosses in the field. 11.13 grams, 23.82mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167657/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10144-167657. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 136
A Collection of jewelleryComprising 1st: a three strand 6.3mm to 9.1mm cultured pearl necklace, with 9ct white gold amethyst and diamond clasp 2nd: a 9ct gold ladies wristwatch by Bueche-Girod, the bezel with brilliant-cut diamond and circular-cut emerald accents, 3rd: a pair of 9.3mm cultured pearl earstuds, 4th: a fringe necklace set with pear-shaped and oval-cut citrines, 5th: an oval-cut citrine dress ring, 6th: a collection of twelve, 19th and 20th century stickpins variously set with pearls and gemstones including agate, turquoise, citrine, sapphire, diamond and coral corallium rubrum 1st: clasp with UK hallmark, length approx. 41.5cm, 2nd: UK hallmark, length approx. 17cm, 4th: length approx. 38.5mm, 5th: ring size approx. H ½, 6th: lengths approx. 5cm to 8cm, pearls untested.Footnotes:Lot will be subject to US fish and wildlife inspection if imported into the USAThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 144
A Collection of Jewellery and costume jewelleryIncluding a step-cut blue synthetic spinel and paste dress ring, a stainless steel Zenith watch, a rose-cut diamond and seed-pearl pendant necklace (broken), a gold wedding band, a charm bracelet, various chains and items of silver jewellery, paste earrings and brooches, approx. 40 itemsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 280
A large Chinese famille rose pear shaped vase, Hudated Qianlong, iron red seal markedReserved on both sides with a large circular medallion, one side enamelled with two quail on a terrace beneath tree peony and bamboo, the other with five peaches above lingzhi fungus of eternity, all on a gold ground densely enriched with a variety of flowerheads and set with two iron red loose ring lion handles.Together with a hard wood stand 34 cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 375
ELVIS PRESLEY GIFTED EMERALD RING. An extravagant and large emerald set in 14k gold, accented by diamonds (26g weight). The ring was gifted by Elvis Presley to the vendor's mother who was the wife of Ed Parker, Elvis' karate teacher and close personal friend. A detailed, signed letter of provenance details how Elvis became acquainted with the vendor's father Edmund K. Parker and subsequently formed a close friendship with his wife, the vendor's mother. In the early 1970s Elvis gifted her with this ring.
Lot 2
A double diamond Art Deco style geometric ring, set with two old cut diamonds 4.2mm x 4.2mm x 3mm each, totalling approx 1ct overall, surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling approx 0.35cts, the ring head in yellow gold, the band white gold, marked 18ct, ring size T, 13.6g all in.
Lot 4
A Victorian ruby and diamond panel ring, the panel set with two old cut diamonds, each 4.2mm x 4.2mm x 2.2mm, approx 0.27cts each, each in platinum rub over setting, with a central oval cut ruby, 5.2mm x 4.2mm x 3.8mm, approx 0.66cts, in a yellow rub over setting, surrounded by old cut diamonds of varying sizes, with two diamond set staggered shoulders, in platinum, on a yellow gold band, unmarked, gold and platinum, ring size P, 4.7g all in, boxed.
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