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Lot 163
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze pendant showing a horned, winged beast, probably a dragon, in profile. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari's ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. Dragons were powerful mythological symbols, embodying power and strength. Good condition, beautiful patina Size: H:28mm / W:28mm ; 5g. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Lot 333
c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze dragon’s foot amulet comprised of four applied spheroid decorations with highly ornamented faux-woven borders, and four triangular charms suspended from the openwork suspension loops. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition. Size: 45mmx38mm;27gr. Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.
Lot 345
c. 1000-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful silver ring with a circular hoop and round bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a hunter and a dragon, probably Sigurd and Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition. Size: 20mm;US 10 UK U 1/2; 4gr. Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 351
1-300 AD, Roman. Gold ring with a circular hoop, coiled decoration on the shoulders and an oval-shaped intaglio with 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif. 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. Superb condition, wearable. Size: 20mm;US 10 UK U 1/2; 3gr. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 352
Ca.100 AD, Roman Amazing intact intaglio gold ring comprising diamond-shaped hoop with crimped decoration and raised bezel with red stone intaglio (probably carnelian), depicting the helmeted god Mars in profile. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Mars was the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to Jupiter and he was the most prominent of the military gods in the religion of the Roman army. Most of his festivals were held in March, the month named for him, and in October, which began the season for military campaigning and ended the season for farming. Good, wearable condition. Size: D:15 mm; US 4: UK H; 9.80 g. Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed before 2000.
Lot 355
Ca.100 AD, Roman. Well-preserved gold intaglio ring comprising circular hoop with incised decoration and applied spherical baubles. The raised bezel comprises corded border and a red stone intaglio (probably carnelian), depicting the helmeted god Mars in profile. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Mars was the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to Jupiter and he was the most prominent of the military gods in the religion of the Roman army. Most of his festivals were held in March, the month named for him, and in October, which began the season for military campaigning and ended the season for farming. Good, wearable condition. Size: D: 17mm;US 7.5 UK P; 3gr. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970s.
Lot 405
1-300 AD, Roman. Gold ring with a circular hoop formed from a thick, flat-sectioned, flaring band with incised linear decorations bearing a red intaglio with an incised scorpion (legionary symbol). Good condition. Wearable. Size: 15mm; US 4.5 UK I1\2; 4gr. Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; acquired from a private estate collection formed before 2000.
Lot 430
C. 1300-1400 AD, Medieval British. Rare gold ring with circular hoop, square trumpet bezel and square emerald setting surrounded by elegant granulated decoration. This gorgeous piece probably belonged to a Medieval noblelady from the British Isles to underline her status and importance within contemporary. society. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 16.5mm, US: 6, UK: L1/2; 10.49g. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
Lot 444
c. 350-100 BC. Ancient Hellenistic. A heavy gold ring with a D-shaped band and an almond-shaped bezel bearing an incised image of a muse. The Muses were the inspirational goddesses of the arts, literature and science. These goddesses were especially important to the ancient Greeks who considered themselves to be the centre of civilisation and culture. Good condition. Wearable Size: D:18 mm;US 8.5; UK Q; 12.90 g. Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 445
c. 1-300 AD. Roman. A Roman elliptical amethyst intaglio bearing an incised portrait of Zeus set into a later gold ring with a D-shaped band and a circular bezel. Zeus, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, was also the king of the gods. He was the most important god in the Greco-Roman Pantheon and was as celebrated as he was feared. Good condition. Wearable Size: D:18 mm; US 8.5; UK Q; 4.44g. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 446
c. 1-300 AD. Roman. A heavy gold ring with a D-shaped hoop and a circular bezel framed with applied granulations and enclosing a round intaglio bearing an incised portrait of Jupiter. Jupiter, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, was also the king of the gods. He was the most important god in the Greco-Roman Pantheon and was as celebrated as he was feared. Good condition. Wearable Size: D:19 mm; US 10; UK T;6.90 g. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
Lot 473
Ca.900 AD An attractive Viking gold finger Ring formed by multiple tapering rods twisted together. Good Condition; wearable; Reference for Viking Jewellery: Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. D: 23 mm; US 14; UK Z; 9.70g Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 476
C.900-1200 AD, Byzantine. Beautiful gold wedding ring with circular hoop decorated with openwork filigree meanders and granulation; the bezel comprises an elaborate raised crown design. Marriage, in both legal and social senses, underwent considerable development throughout the course of Byzantine history. Perhaps the greatest impetus for change in comparison to earlier Roman marriage, was the progressive migration of marriage law from civil to church courts, and the eventual requirement that marriage services be conducted by the Church. The family, especially the aristocratic family also underwent changes. There were some continuities as well, of course. The basic family unit, consisting not only of parents and their immediate children, but also grandchildren, uncles and aunts, as well as family relationships established by a whole series of religious acts - adoption, god-parentship, suntechnia (co-god-parentship), and adelphopoiia, (literally brother making.) Such alliances were planned with care, with an intent to strengthen the position and material well-being of a family. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D 20mm; US 10.5; UK U; 5.09g. Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed before 2000.
Lot 495
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A superb heavy gold ring is comprised of a twisted band with wrapped terminals. This ring was intended to evoke the form of a snake. In Norse mythology, Jormungand (pronounced “YOUR-mun-gand;” Old Norse Jörmungandr, “Great Beast”), 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. Good condition. Wearable. Size: D: 16.9mm, US: 6.5, UK: M1/2; 10.26g. Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed before 2000.
Lot 499
1-300 AD, Roman. Gold ring with D-shaped hoop, and an elliptical bezel with a red gem intaglio bearing a bust of Sol Invictus wearing a radiate crown. Sol Invictus (Latin for: "Unconquered Sun") was a major divinity in Late Roman Religion. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldier and became part of official state religion in AD 274 under the Emperor Aurelian. The cult continued into the 5th century as St Augustine felt it necessary to preach against Sol to his Christian congregation. The connection between Sol and soldiers means that this item may well have belonged to a Roman legionary, who wore it a in hope of protection during military campaigns. Superb condition. Wearable. Size: D: 18.8mm, US: 8.5, UK: R; 4.93g. Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; acquired from a private estate collection formed before 2000.
Lot 504
c. 1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful red stone intaglio with an incised image of a satyr and goats set into a later heavy gold ring with an open work D-shaped hoop with vegetal motif, reminiscent of a Corinthian column . This lovely mythological pastoral scene was probably intended to advertise the education of this itaglio’s owner and reflect the bucolic pastoral ideal popular with the Roman aristocracy. Good condition. Wearable Size: D:22 mm;US 12.5; UK Y; 24 g. Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970s.
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