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Circa 1580 AD. A gold finger ring with octagonal bezel, pelleted border enclosing a griffin rampant; maker's mark to the reve

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Lot 612

Circa 1580 AD. A gold finger ring with octagonal bezel, pelleted border enclosing a griffin rampant; maker's mark to the reverse 'M' over 'EA' with second strike of 'EA' slightly offset. 4.16 grams, 22.02mm overall, 20.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Early 17th century AD. A gold ring with D-section band flaring to ornamented and scrolled shoulders supporting a square cell

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Lot 613

Early 17th century AD. A gold ring with D-section band flaring to ornamented and scrolled shoulders supporting a square cell bezel holding a square diamond of early cut. Cf. Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 1908-1909 for similar form.9.17 grams, 25.91mm overall, 17.68mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0613/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A superb example and a large wearable size.

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16th century AD. A delicate gold ring with thin band expanding to engraved shoulders supporting a square cell bezel with cres

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Lot 614

16th century AD. A delicate gold ring with thin band expanding to engraved shoulders supporting a square cell bezel with crescent engraved side and set with a diamond pyramidal crystal. Cf. Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, no.1988, for very similar form and gemstone.2.05 grams, 20.88mm overall, 15.00mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0614/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with scrolled detailing to the shoulders, pyramidal bezel with crescent detailing

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Lot 615

16th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with scrolled detailing to the shoulders, pyramidal bezel with crescent detailing and inset diamond to the centre. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 677.4.31 grams, 25.70mm overall, 16.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a North American collector; previously in a UK collection; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; supplied with geological report No. TL005195, by geology consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0615/02/06/2020. Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, plaque with gadrooned border, claw setting for a sapphire cabochon. 12.

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Lot 616

16th century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, plaque with gadrooned border, claw setting for a sapphire cabochon. 12.88 grams, 27.68mm overall, 20.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0616/02/06/2020. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A gold ring with keeled hoop and expanding shoulders, the bezel formed of three discoid plaques, two with in

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Lot 618

18th century AD. A gold ring with keeled hoop and expanding shoulders, the bezel formed of three discoid plaques, two with inset diamonds, the central plaque with skull on an enamelled background. 3.74 grams, 22.43mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.[No Reserve]Fine condition.

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Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with inscription to the inner face in italic script 'All I forsooke &am

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Lot 620

Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with inscription to the inner face in italic script 'All I forsooke & thee I tooke' and maker's mark 'IC', possibly the London goldsmith Jonothan Corosey active around 1721-2. 7.37 grams, 22.13mm overall, 18.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with hatched meander to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face in italic scr

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Lot 621

18th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with hatched meander to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face in italic script 'Respect is the valewe' with 'long s'. 1.13 grams, 17mm overall, 15.81mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1/2"). From Pembrokeshire, South Wales, UK.Fine condition.

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Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with text to the inner face in a seriffed italic hand 'In thee I find c

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Lot 622

Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with text to the inner face in a seriffed italic hand 'In thee I find content of mind' and maker's mark 'IS' in a heater shield, possibly London goldsmith Joseph Steward active around 1720. 5.23 grams, 22.18mm overall, 19.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Circa 1600 AD. A substantial late Tudor or Stuart posy ring made from gold or heavy gold clad; inscription to the inner face

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Lot 623

Circa 1600 AD. A substantial late Tudor or Stuart posy ring made from gold or heavy gold clad; inscription to the inner face in seriffed capitals '+ I + AM + YOVRE + ONE +'. 3.53 grams, 20.62mm overall, 17.5mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). Found by Michael Jackson while metal detecting near Coleshill, Warwickshire, UK, on 5th January 2019; accompanied by a copy of the report for HM Coroner for Warwickshire, a letter from the British Museum to the Senior Coroner for Warwickshire, and a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number WMID-7292E1. The inscription may be read as 'I am your own' with non-standard spelling common at this time. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold figure of a phoenix with feather texture to the body, tail and folded wings, lappet t

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Lot 625

Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold figure of a phoenix with feather texture to the body, tail and folded wings, lappet to the rear of the head, inset red gemstone cabochon eyes; part of attachment ring. 5.31 grams, 24mm (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.Fair condition.

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2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset green glass cabochon to the bezel, remains of iridescent surface

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Lot 70

2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset green glass cabochon to the bezel, remains of iridescent surface treatment. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 110, for type.5.80 grams, 22.68mm overall, 16.88mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (1"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection.Fine condition.

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2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped bezel, inset glass cabochon with iridescent surface treatment.

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Lot 71

2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped bezel, inset glass cabochon with iridescent surface treatment. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 110.7.81 grams, 30.57mm overall, 17.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.158182-10022.Fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a hoop with central ribbed band and flanking twisted filigree wires, flared sho

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Lot 990

3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a hoop with central ribbed band and flanking twisted filigree wires, flared shoulders with s-coiled filigree panels and central granules, ellipsoid plaque with twisted wire collar, inset red jasper cloison, intaglio hippocampus between fish. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 414 for type. 6.39 grams, 23mm overall, 17.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly in a German private collection formed in the 1950-1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st millennium AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with band of advancing animals to the bezel, inset limestone cloison with

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Lot 316

1st millennium AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with band of advancing animals to the bezel, inset limestone cloison with intaglio zebu. 5.83 grams, 24.16mm overall, 17.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.Fine condition.

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5th-6th century AD. A sheet gold discoid pendant with repoussé ornament including pellets to the rim, ring of bosses enclosin

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Lot 529

5th-6th century AD. A sheet gold discoid pendant with repoussé ornament including pellets to the rim, ring of bosses enclosing central scene with advancing horse, bird and profile head with looped hairstyle, applied granules to the ribbed suspension loop. Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. and Magnus, B., Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005, item 124, find from Bornholm for type.5.83 grams, 49mm (2"). Property of a Northamptonshire collector; acquired in Germany in the early 1980s.Fine condition. Rare.

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5th-7th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring, square in section with fifteen graduated inset garnet or glass cloisons i

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Lot 533

5th-7th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring, square in section with fifteen graduated inset garnet or glass cloisons in cells to the outer face. 5.94 grams, 23.8mm overall, 17.6mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the Abraham collection, Berlin, Germany, in the 1960s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 191231. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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5th century AD. A gold finger ring with filigree hoop and ribbed borders, disc plaque with beaded wire rim, drum-shaped bezel

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Lot 534

5th century AD. A gold finger ring with filigree hoop and ribbed borders, disc plaque with beaded wire rim, drum-shaped bezel with granules on tubular settings, four square garnet cloisons in cells flanking a central millefiori glass cloison. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 506, for type.10.85 grams, 27.83mm overall, 20.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0534/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. Rare.

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9th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring of twisted gold rods, forge-welded on the underside. 12.41 grams, 28.40mm overall, 20

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Lot 536

9th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring of twisted gold rods, forge-welded on the underside. 12.41 grams, 28.40mm overall, 20.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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9th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring with bezel formed of braided wires, forge-welded underside. 13.46 grams, 28.95mm over

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Lot 537

9th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring with bezel formed of braided wires, forge-welded underside. 13.46 grams, 28.95mm overall, 20.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1 1/2"). Cf. Armstrong, Irish, p.98, no.460 and pl.XIV, fig.238. Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in an old Russian collection, 1950s.Very fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A flat-section gold ring with broad plaque and tapering ends coiled about each other; a raised band acro

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Lot 538

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section gold ring with broad plaque and tapering ends coiled about each other; a raised band across centre, flanked by stamped decorations. 7.34 grams, 19.9mm overall, 15.75mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1/4"). From an important central London collection; previously in a European collection in the 1990s; formerly acquired on the German art market in the early 1980s.[No Reserve]Very fine condition.

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10th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring with tapering hoop, flange borders, graduated stamped detailing of a triangle with t

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Lot 539

10th-12th century AD. A gold finger ring with tapering hoop, flange borders, graduated stamped detailing of a triangle with three pellets. 15.14 grams, 26.04mm overall, 20.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection, acquired from John Howard at Spink and Son Ltd, London, UK, between 1995-1999. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition, regularly worn and polished.

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10th century AD. A hollow-formed gold pendant comprising three crosses with central bosses flanking a central entwined cross

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Lot 540

10th century AD. A hollow-formed gold pendant comprising three crosses with central bosses flanking a central entwined cross motif; the body decorated with filigree and and applied granulation; wide suspension loop in the form of a beast head with granulated and filigree decoration forming the face and hair. 9.46 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. This piece bears many similarities to a hoard found on the island of Hiddensee in the Baltic Sea. The hoard consisted of a classic Borre-style disc brooch, a neck ring of four twisted rods and a necklace of ten stylised cruciform pendants, such as this example. The items constitute a single set of jewellery and seems to be a gift from a Danish nobleman intended for presentation to a Slav woman of high standing. They were buried for safety en route, during some local emergency that resulted in it not being claimed. Evidence for the production of pendants in the Hiddensee style is provided by the remarkable find of forty-one bronze dies, as used for the manufacture of the pressed sheets onto which the filigree wires and granules were soldered. These dies were kept together in a leather bag, which had been dropped in the harbour at Hedeby. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

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Mid 15th century AD. A heavy and large gold signet ring with the band flaring in three elongated petals to form a lotus bloss

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Lot 579

Mid 15th century AD. A heavy and large gold signet ring with the band flaring in three elongated petals to form a lotus blossom enclosing the bezel at the shoulders; the slightly oval bezel bearing an incuse and reversed eagle facing with head to left and wings spread; the bezel with incuse and reversed '+EGLEIOHIS' inscription meaning 'Eagle of John'. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings - The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Leeds, 1994, no.599, for the eagle device.19.75 grams, 22.96mm overall, 19.53mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0579/02/06/2020. The inscription is an interesting mixture of English and Latin Middle English: 'EGLE' for 'eagle' and 'IOHIS' an abbreviated form of the Latin 'IOHANNIS' for 'of John'. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size and of a very rare early type.

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12th-14th century AD. A slender gold ring with square bezel, intaglio cross moline with pellet to each angle, green enamel in

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Lot 583

12th-14th century AD. A slender gold ring with square bezel, intaglio cross moline with pellet to each angle, green enamel inlay. 1.62 grams, 20.95mm overall, 18.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.

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12th-13th century AD. A gold finger ring with scrolled tendrils to the shoulders, plaque with cross fleury motif. Cf. Chadour

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Lot 584

12th-13th century AD. A gold finger ring with scrolled tendrils to the shoulders, plaque with cross fleury motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 576.3.58 grams, 20.90mm overall, 17.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Fine condition.

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15th-16th century AD. A gold ring comprising a D-section hoop with heart-shaped panel to the underside, round bezel with hexa

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Lot 586

15th-16th century AD. A gold ring comprising a D-section hoop with heart-shaped panel to the underside, round bezel with hexafoil panel and triangular void enclosing a historic, very early cut diamond. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 675, for type; see also Boardman, J. & Scarisbrick, D. The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, item 171, for type.9.22 grams, 26mm overall, 18.14mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.16 Japan 12) (1"). Property of a North American collector; previously in a UK collection; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s, supplied with geological report No. TL005180, by geology consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0586/02/06/2020. Dr. Ronald Bonewitz notes: 'This stone can be considered ‘historic’ in that it illustrates the earliest efforts at actually re-shaping the stone rather than just polishing the natural faces, as was done previously. Not only that, at this time facets were placed more or less at random, but this stone was very deliberately cut into a proper geometric shape. It is an early and rather splendid example of the evolving diamond-cutters art.' Very fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with plain round-section hoop, disc bezel with central cell and legend to the flange

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Lot 587

13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with plain round-section hoop, disc bezel with central cell and legend to the flange '+ SECRETVM MEVM' (my secret) and inset carnelian cloison with intaglio profile bust of Minerva with helmet. 4.08 grams, 24.04mm overall, 18.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Hertfordshire, UK, gentleman; acquired at an art fair in Oxford; formerly in a 1980s European collection; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0587/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition, hoop restored. Rare.

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13th-14th century AD. A slender gold stirrup ring with flat-section hoop, pyramidal bezel with cabochon ruby to the apex. Cf.

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Lot 589

13th-14th century AD. A slender gold stirrup ring with flat-section hoop, pyramidal bezel with cabochon ruby to the apex. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565.3.39 grams, 23.2mm overall, 18.1mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; from his grandmother's collection by gift in 1990.Very fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with twisted wire hoop, lozengiform bezel with filigree collars to cells with inset

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Lot 590

13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with twisted wire hoop, lozengiform bezel with filigree collars to cells with inset sapphire, amethyst and other stones. 4.53 grams, 24.53mm overall, 19.61mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18, Japan 18) (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0590/02/06/2020. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Lot 1005

2nd-3rd century AD. An ellipsoid carnelian cloison with intaglio profile portrait of a balding, bearded male, possibly Silenus; set in a later gold finger ring. 9.58 grams, 22.73mm overall, 18.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped ellipsoid bezel, inset iridescent blue glass cabochon. 1.

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Lot 1106

2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped ellipsoid bezel, inset iridescent blue glass cabochon. 1.67 grams, 24.29mm overall, 15.7mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition; hoop split.

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3rd-4th century AD. An elaborate gold double bezel ring with pierced-work inscription; the pierced section between the bezels

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Lot 119

3rd-4th century AD. An elaborate gold double bezel ring with pierced-work inscription; the pierced section between the bezels spells '???????' (Eutychos) for 'fortunate' or 'use it with luck' and is also a known female name; the two-part engraved inscription divided between the two bezels spells '????????' (Avgoustes) for 'of the Augusta' the female title for an empress. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Dictionnaire Catalogue of the finger rings Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the departments of Antiquities of British Museum, London, 1968, p.102, pl. XVII, no.600; see Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, p.164, for variant III, type IV of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification.5 grams, 20mm overall, 16.6x12.6mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92 Japan 4) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly acquired before 1970; accompanied by a copy of a four page report from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 191013; an archaeological expertise from Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0119/02/06/2020. The ring is a doubled form, well known in the Roman world. The type gives the illusion of several rings on the same finger. The type of pierced work, called opus interrasile, was typical from the mid to late Roman period, and visible in some rings like the one in the British Museum dated to 300 AD (Cormack & Vassilaki, 2008, p.185, no.146"). A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1196

1st century BC-1st century AD. An elongated ellipsoid cameo of a profile female bust, set in a gold finger ring hallmarked '9','.375', an anchor for Birmingham, and capital 'I' (1857), second stamp '9.375'. 2.14 grams, 21.61mm overall, 16.92mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a London lady; part of an English collection formed in early 2000s. Very fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A heavy gold ring with expanding D-section hoop, angled and facetted shoulders, discoid bezel with a mono

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Lot 120

3rd-4th century AD. A heavy gold ring with expanding D-section hoop, angled and facetted shoulders, discoid bezel with a monogram and symbols. 14.91 grams, 27.37mm overall, 15.09x18.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0120/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat-section hoop, applied beaded wire collar with granules inside and ou

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Lot 121

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat-section hoop, applied beaded wire collar with granules inside and out, mani in fede clasped hands motif to the centre. Cf. British Museum nos.GR1917.5-1.276 and PRB1911.10-26.1, and a similar ring from Thetford, Norfolk; Garside, A., Jewelry: Ancient to Modern, New York, 1980, p.152, no.426; Henig, A., Corpus of Roman England Gemstones from British Sites, British Archaeological Reports 8 (2nd ed.), 1978, pp.278-279, pl.XXII, nos.759, 775-778; Christie's, 8 December 1993, lot 23, [sold for £4,830.00], for an almost identical ring. The device of two clasped right hands (dextrarum iunctio) signified a contract of betrothal or marriage. 3.90 grams, 19.34mm overall, 15.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.63, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a West Sussex lady; acquired circa 1976. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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4th century AD. A gold finger ring with raised rectangular plaque, inscribed in seriffed capitals 'CONSTANTINO FIDEM' (faithf

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Lot 122

4th century AD. A gold finger ring with raised rectangular plaque, inscribed in seriffed capitals 'CONSTANTINO FIDEM' (faithful to Constantine"). Cf. Spier, J., Treasures of the Ferrell Collection, Wiesbaden, 2010, no.42 and p.8 for another example and discussion on this series of allegiance rings; another example found at Amiens, France, and acquired by the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, acquisition no. GR.1.1975; another acquired by the British Museum, reference 1917,0501.649.10.56 grams, 25.88mm overall, 23.33mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1, USA 12 3/4, Europe 29.99, Japan 28) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.158308-10027.. Such rings, declaring allegiance and loyalty to the emperor, were presented to military officers of high rank as part of their annual bonus payments and this practice commenced under Constantine I, the Great; the inclusion of the chi-rho confirms that this was after the conversion to Christianity. After his death in 337 AD, his sons Constantius II, Constantine II and Constans ruled the empire together and the practice, from very rare survivals, is known to have continued until the reign of Magentius (350-353 AD"). A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Fine condition. A very large wearable size. Rare.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with angled panels to the shoulders, ellipsoid cell bezel with sardonyx insert, intagl

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Lot 124

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with angled panels to the shoulders, ellipsoid cell bezel with sardonyx insert, intaglio bust of Serapis with modius. 6.93 grams, 26.6mm overall, 19.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0124/02/06/2020. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with applied granule to shoulder, discoid bezel with scalloped edge, inset with

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Lot 126

2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with applied granule to shoulder, discoid bezel with scalloped edge, inset with carnelian intaglio engraved with the goddess Diana (Greek Artemis) in active pose, a raised bow in her right hand, left arm reaching for an arrow from the quiver, a leaping hound at her feet. 9.43 grams, 25.04mm overall, 18.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with scrolls and other detailing to the shoulders, the bezel with inset a glass imi

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Lot 128

2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with scrolls and other detailing to the shoulders, the bezel with inset a glass imitating nicolo intaglio with figure of Victory, winged and holding a wreath. 4.03 grams, 25.93mm overall, 16.73x12.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.Very fine condition.

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1st century BC. A gold finger ring formed as two D-section hoops conjoined, each with a filigree collar to an ellipsoid cell

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Lot 129

1st century BC. A gold finger ring formed as two D-section hoops conjoined, each with a filigree collar to an ellipsoid cell with inset garnet cabochon. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 133 and 139, for rings with two inset cabochons.19.82 grams, 24.80mm overall, 19.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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2nd century AD. A sheet gold finger ring with embossed hoop, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio of a crane or hero

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Lot 1292

2nd century AD. A sheet gold finger ring with embossed hoop, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio of a crane or heron drinking from a vessel. 5.01 grams, 24.40mm overall, 15.63x14.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a Mayfair gallery, London, in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 190322. Fine condition, minor repair to one shoulder.

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New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC.  A substantial gold finger ring with hollow-formed crescent shank, coiled wire sleeves to the

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Lot 13

New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A substantial gold finger ring with hollow-formed crescent shank, coiled wire sleeves to the shoulders, swivelling rectangular bezel with intaglio image to each face: advancing lion with hieroglyphs above, scorpion, crocodile, cartouche with hieroglyphs for the royal name 'Horemheb'. For similar cf. Musée du Louvre, Paris, Les Pharaons, catalogue d'exposition, 2002, p.61, 442, notice 137; ETIENNE M., Heika, catalogue d'exposition, 2000, p.65; DELANGE E., Petits guides des grands musées, Les bijoux de l'Antiquité egyptienne, 1990, p.15; also see Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 4, for type. 21.31 grams, 32mm overall, 18.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired 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. 0013/02/06/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.157483-10016. The royal name Horemheb appears in a cartouche on the tenth pylon at Karnak, Egypt, where it forms part of a scene showing the king making an offering to Amun. His career began under the patronage of Tutankhamun with a rise from humble origins. He died without issue and was succeeded by his vizier, Paramesse, who adopted the royal title Ramesses I. The size of the ring indicates it probably served as a seal for applying official stamps. Signet rings of this type, which first appeared in the Middle Kingdom, were common during the New Kingdom. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.

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4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granules to the shoulders, disc plaque with applied filigree collar, cell with inset

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Lot 130

4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granules to the shoulders, disc plaque with applied filigree collar, cell with inset green jasper cloison, intaglio eagle gripping a serpent, military standard to the rear. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 221 for type.5.72 grams, 23.10mm overall, 19.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.62, Japan 18) (1"). From a home counties collection, formed 1970-1980.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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1st century AD and later. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: a bronze key ring with perpendicular ward; a gold repoussé f

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Lot 1308

1st century AD and later. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: a bronze key ring with perpendicular ward; a gold repoussé fragment with profile image of a youthful male wearing a wreath; a gold repoussé fragment with a profile image of a bearded male; a fragment of a stone inlay with a nude male holding a wine jar in each hand, a child on his left side. 15.7 grams total, 18-29mm (3/4 - 1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century AD. A gold finger ring with gusset to each shoulder below a pair of pellets, ellipsoid bezel with cell and applie

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Lot 132

1st century AD. A gold finger ring with gusset to each shoulder below a pair of pellets, ellipsoid bezel with cell and applied filigree collar, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio mouse. 3.8 grams, 22.3mm overall, 17.5mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio gladiator with gladius drawn.

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Lot 1335

1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio gladiator with gladius drawn. 0.92 grams, 19.02mm overall, 14.9mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6) (3/4"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. Fine condition, hoop cracked.

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2nd century AD. A delicate gold ring with panels to the shoulders, the bezel a cell with inset nicolo gem, intaglio conch mot

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Lot 134

2nd century AD. A delicate gold ring with panels to the shoulders, the bezel a cell with inset nicolo gem, intaglio conch motif. 2 grams, 17mm overall, 13mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (1/2"). From the David John Dennis collection of ancient jewellery; acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.Fine condition.

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1st century AD. A gold finger ring with scooped shoulders, disc bezel with inset keeled cabochon garnet. Cf. Chadour, A.B., R

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Lot 136

1st century AD. A gold finger ring with scooped shoulders, disc bezel with inset keeled cabochon garnet. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 162, for type.5.16 grams, 22.90mm overall, 18.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1/2"). Property of a South London collector; acquired before 1980.Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, ellipsoid pads to the outer face, granulated collar to the bezel with in

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Lot 137

3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, ellipsoid pads to the outer face, granulated collar to the bezel with inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 204 for type.7.57 grams, 24.04mm overall, 17.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a professional ancient art and jewellery expert; formerly with a London gallery; previously from a private British collection formed between 1970-1990.Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with cell to the plaque, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewelle

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Lot 1373

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with cell to the plaque, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 244. 1.59 grams, 19.73mm overall, 16.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio figure of Mercury(?) advancing with

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Lot 138

3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio figure of Mercury(?) advancing with caduceus. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 200.5.25 grams, 24.93mm overall, 17.16mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection.Fine condition, nick to hoop.

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Lot 139

1st-2nd century AD. An ellipsoid carnelian cloison with intaglio profile of the goddess Roma sitting with crested helmet, shield and spear, holding a miniature image of Victory in her extended hand; mounted in a later gold ring. 12.26 grams, 24.25mm overall, 18.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Lot 1397

2nd century AD. A gold ring comprising a flat-section hoop and flared shoulders, flat bezel with cell, inset cameo profile female bust. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 236, for type. 3.52 grams, 20.38mm overall, 16.64x12.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British B, USA 0, Europe -, Japan -) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A pair of gold rings comprising: one hollow-formed with keeled hoop, raised lozenge bezel; a smaller ring

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Lot 1399

1st-3rd century AD. A pair of gold rings comprising: one hollow-formed with keeled hoop, raised lozenge bezel; a smaller ring with D-section expanding hoop, bezel engraved with 'YP'. 2.5 grams total, 15-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. [2] Fine condition, gemstone absent.

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Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A gold finger ring formed as a snake with coiled tail and neck. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Al

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Lot 14

Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A gold finger ring formed as a snake with coiled tail and neck. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117.3.51 grams, 17.00mm overall, 16.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with stepped bezel, cell with inset silver plaque, intaglio bust of Mars with

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Lot 140

3rd century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with stepped bezel, cell with inset silver plaque, intaglio bust of Mars with crested helmet and sagum cloak. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 201, for type.24.45 grams, 26.21mm overall, 19.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From a London private collection of ancient jewellery formed since the 1980s; acquired on the UK and European art markets; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0140/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Lot 141

2nd-3rd century AD. An ellipsoid jasper gemstone, intaglio profile female bust with hair dressed in a chignon, set into a later gold finger ring. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 305.10.46 grams, 23.60mm overall, 17.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market, 2000s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A small gold finger ring with disc bezel, intaglio stylised figure of Fortuna (Greek Tyche) with cornucop

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Lot 1412

2nd-3rd century AD. A small gold finger ring with disc bezel, intaglio stylised figure of Fortuna (Greek Tyche) with cornucopia in one hand and rudder (gubernaculum) in the other. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187, for type. 1.64 grams, 14.69mm overall, 13.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (1/2"). From the private collection of a Leeds professional; acquired by gift from his grandfather in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granule to each shoulder, beaded wire collar to the disc bezel with facing bust o

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Lot 142

3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granule to each shoulder, beaded wire collar to the disc bezel with facing bust of Sol wearing a radiate crown. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 219, for type.4.50 grams, 19.67mm overall, 15.11mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.

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