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Lot 135
1st-2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled shoulders, bezel with inset garnet cabochon, intaglio scorpion; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.62 grams, 24.14mm overall, 20.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a London, Mayfair, gallery 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 191016. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 559
9th-11th century AD. A gold ring with twisted hoop, tapering terminals twisted about the shank. 7.22 grams, 24.37mm overall, 16.95mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 137
1st-2nd century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with tapering hoop, rectangular bezel with inset sapphire cabochon. 12.19 grams, 23.84mm overall, 17.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970. Very fine condition.
Lot 140
1st-2nd century AD. A carnelian gemstone with intaglio scene of a seated figure (Jupiter?) accepting a winged infant (Cupid) from a standing female (Venus?), set into a later gold finger ring with drum-shaped bezel; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 8.29 grams, 24.05mm overall, 19.22mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). On the London art market since 2009. Very fine condition.
Lot 136
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring, D-shaped flat-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with beaded collar to the central cell, inset garnet cabochon. 3.82 grams, 18mm overall, 13.46mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 2.13, Japan 2) (3/4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition.
Lot 138
4th century AD. A hollow-formed penannular gold finger ring with two cabochon garnets. 3.39 grams, 26.25mm overall, 19.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. Very fine condition.
Lot 142
1st-2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with stepped shoulders, ellipsoid domed bezel with intaglio Minerva standing with helmet, spear and shield. 6.52 grams, 23.16mm overall, 18.51mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.
Lot 592
16th-early 17th century AD. A gold finger ring with hatching to the outer face of the D-section hoop providing a key for a white enamel surface, rectangular bezel with green enamelled cinquefoil to the underside, inset table-cut emerald. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 690, 694 for type. 4.29 grams, 25.22mm overall, 17.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 585
Early 16th century AD. A substantial and important gold signet ring comprising a D-section hoop, facetted shoulders and octagonal bezel; the underside with cable detailing, the shoulders with three swept flutes, each with a band of cinquefoil and foliage ornament; the bezel with intaglio ropework border enclosing an olive branch set horizontally above a heater shield depicting thereon an enigmatic merchant's mark comprising a central cross with crescent ends to top and side limbs, with lateral spur to the foot; the cross flanked to left by the a crescent with six-pointed star below and a larger six-pointed star to right; the six-pointed star appears as a mintmark on the coins of Henry VIII of the York mint for the period 1514-1526 AD and the crescent also at York mint (and Durham) similarly for the period 1526-1529 AD. See Rylands, J. Paul Merchants' marks and other medieval personal marks in Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire, 1910 (copy of illustrations therefrom included); Boardman, J. & Scarisbrick, D. The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, item 167 for type; see de Ricci, Seymour, Catalogue of a Collection of Ancient Rings formed by the late E Guilhou, Paris, 1912 (reprinted"). 16.55 grams, 23.00mm overall, 18.03mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). Found while searching with a metal detector in a private garden near Bridlington Priory, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, by William Coultas on 15th March 2019; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 with Treasure reference number 2019T326, subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder after the local museum was found not to be in a position to acquire it; accompanied by copies of various documents pertaining to the find from the Treasure Registrar at the British Museum, and a copy of the Report to HM Coroner on the find by Adam Parker, plus a copy of the receipt from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport; also copies of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report [YORYM-5DBF7D], an original copy of The Searcher magazine with an article on it's finding, and a photograph of the ring taken when it was found.PublishedThe Garden of Dreams, by Will Coultas in The Searcher magazine, no.406, June 2019, p.30; and also mentioned on the front cover.Bridlington Priory was an Augustinian priory in the diocese of York, founded in 1113 AD and dissolved during the Reformation (Dissolution of the Monasteries"). The site of the priory is now occupied by a parish church dedicated to St. Mary. Walter de Gant was the founder of what was one of the earliest Augustinian establishments in England, a double-house with a convent, confirmed in charters by King Henry I. An Anglo-Saxon church and nunnery had occupied the site before the Norman invasion. The first prior may have been called 'Guicheman', a Norman corruption of the English name 'Wickeman'. The priory enjoyed royal favour and owned lands across Yorkshire. Its Canons established a separate foundation, Newburgh Priory, in 1145 AD and King Stephen granted it the right to confiscate the property of felons and fugitives within the town, alongside dues from the harbour. In 1200 AD, John granted leave to hold a yearly fair in the town. During the Anarchy, the Canons were expelled and the buildings fortified by William le Gros, who later awarded it six manors, one at Boynton and the rest in Holderness. Henry IV awarded the priory the rectory of Scarborough. A royal licence to crenelate was granted by Richard II in 1388 AD but it seems that only the Baylegate of the four known entrances was fortified. The priory also had an extensive library, documented by John Leland, the 16th century antiquary and poet, shortly before its Dissolution in 1538 AD. The priory was a very wealthy institution with extensive landholdings across northern England. The church itself was an impressive building some 390 ft (about 120 m) in length with carved interior woodwork by William Brownflete. The fabric of the priory was largely destroyed, with the nave remaining to form the frame of the existing parish church. Medieval and Tudor merchant's marks such as this example were a non statutory system for identifying personal property or to confirm identity, separate from the hereditary heraldry used by noble families. These marks were used on seals attached to goods for identification purposes or for sealing documents, and the designs were sometimes displayed on a heater shield (as on the present ring) in a more formal context. The cinquefoils are identified by Adam Parker, Finds Liaison Officer for N&E Yorkshire as carnations, also known as 'pinks' and signifying 'betrothal'. A similar merchant's mark appears on the reverse of a ring in the de Guilhou collection, which also features a comparable cable design to the hoop, for which a 16th century date is suggested in Boardman and Scarisbrick. This ring is of very good quality with exceptional workmanship evident to all of its features; it would undoubtedly have been the property of a wealthy and important merchant; merchant marks are enigmatic and secretive by their nature and often hold punning references to personal names so, for example, the presence of an olive branch could suggest the name Oliver. Some studies of such marks have been undertaken since the 19th century in a few localities and archives but, to date, there seems to have been no attempt to carry out a systemic national study of this fascinating subject nor to compile a corpus of examples from museum collections and public records. Very fine condition; traces of niello fill to the cinquefoils. Very rare.
Lot 624
19th-early 20th century AD. A gold finger ring with ellipsoid bezel, nimbate bearded face of Christ in high-relief. 12.59 grams, 23.47mm overall, 20.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition.
Lot 143
4th century AD. A gold finger ring with spurs to the shoulders, hexagonal trumpet bezel, inset turquoise cloison, possibly later. 4.48 grams, 25.29mm overall, 15.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3) (1"). From a UK private collection. Fine condition.
Lot 590
16th century AD. A gold finger ring with slender hoop, scroll detailing to the shoulders and conical bezel, inset diamond. 3.03 grams, 23.26mm overall, 15.87mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (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. Very fine condition.
Lot 558
9th-10th century AD. A gold finger ring formed as a coiled rod with ends wound about the shank. 9.17 grams, 24.90mm overall, 19.72mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 556
10th-12th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with broad plaque and tapering ends coiled about each other, band of stamped pellet-in-triangle ornament. 15.81 grams, 24mm overall, 20.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1960s. Very fine condition.
Lot 154
Later 4th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a large ellipsoid bezel and tapering shoulders; the underside with ribbed section and twisted wire borders extending along the whole hoop and continuing along the edges of the bezel; the shoulders each with two sets of opposed S-scrolled filigree appliqués ornamented with granules between and to the centre of each spiral; replaced ellipsoid plaque with central inset panel, reserved with beaded rim and 'clasped-hands' motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 186. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference SUR-05A704. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference number 2019T407. 11.01 grams, 25.83mm overall, 20.42x15.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Found while searching with a metal detector in Houghton, near Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, by Christopher Gladman on 18th April 2019; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 with Treasure reference number 2019T407, subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder after the local museum was found not to be in a position to acquire it; accompanied by copies of various documents pertaining to the find from the Assistant Treasure Registrar at the British Museum, and a copy of the Report to HM Coroner on the find by Dr Simon Maslin, and a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report [SUR-05A704], a copy of an article on the ring published in Treasure Hunting magazine, and a photograph of the ring taken when it was found. The motif of clasped hands was interpolated from contemporary parallels on later Roman rings where it is sometimes called iunctio dextrarum 'joining of right hands'. The motif continued in use into the medieval period where it is better known as mane in fede: 'hands [offered] in good faith'. The motif sometimes carries an association of a marriage contract or betrothal, while its wider meaning is confirmation and closure of a pact or contract. Fine condition; restored. A large wearable size.
Lot 148
3rd century AD. A carnelian gemstone with intaglio scene of a cockerel standing on the body of a fallen warrior with spear and cuirass, set into a later hollow-formed gold finger ring with cell to the bezel; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 99 for type. 9.94 grams, 24.69mm overall, 16.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition; intaglio chipped.
Lot 562
10th-12th century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with coiled wire to the shoulders, carnelian oblate bead. 2.09 grams, 21.37mm overall, 16.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously in an early 1990s London collection. Fine condition.
Lot 274
3rd-7th century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset cabochon garnet, intaglio profile male bust with wreath and star; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 7.63 grams, 24.50mm overall, 17.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
Lot 152
4th century AD. An Eastern Roman garnet cabochon with intaglio cockerel, set in a later hollow-formed gold ring. 4.89 grams, 25.09mm overall, 18.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
Lot 596
12th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with angled shoulders, disc bezel with intaglio cross potent. 5.26 grams, 23mm overall, 19x19.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 20) (1"). From a private collection UK, previously acquired on the European art market. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 275
4th-5th century AD. An ellipsoid carnelian cabochon, intaglio mythological bird with head reversed, set into a later gold finger ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 16.73 grams, 23.18mm overall, 19.60mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From a UK private collection. Very fine condition.
Lot 419
14th century AD. A carnelian cloison with calligraphic inscription, set into a 20th century gold finger ring with facing female busts to the hoop, facing sphinx to each shoulder, hexagonal hollow bezel with guilloche to the rim, hatched geometric motif to the upper face; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 12.32 grams, 25.10mm overall, 20.88x15.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 401
17th century AD. A polished irregular ellipsoid ruby of vibrant rose colour, set in a later gold ring with open underside to the bezel mounted on openwork shoulders with crouching lionesses. 15.53 grams, 33.77mm overall, 20.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.40, Japan 23) (1 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 95
4th century BC. A gold finger ring of parallel hoops with applied piriform cell, granules to the rim and inset garnet cabochon. 5.83 grams, 20.94mm overall, 18.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). From a UK private collection. Very fine condition.
Lot 600
16th-17th century AD. A gold finger ring with large disc bezel, beaded border with intaglio two-masted galleon under sail with cross beside each mast and hilt of a rapier in the poop deck. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, item 45(c) for type. 11.87 grams, 21.58mm overall, 18.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
Lot 593
17th century AD. A gold finger ring with split shoulders, cell with inset garnet cabochon. 5.49 grams, 19.96mm overall, 15.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
Lot 589
12th-13th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising: lozenge pad to the underside with hatched cross motif, lozenge detailing to the sides; each shoulder formed as a stylised beast-head with granule eyes supporting a discoid cell with inset beryl(?) cabochon; central teardrop plaque with inset garnet cabochon in a claw setting with hatched exterior. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 561 for type. 6.71 grams, 25.92mm overall, 22.38x19.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.40, Japan 23) (1"). Property of a Richmond gentleman; part of his family collection formed before 1980; thence by descent. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 591
17th century AD. A gold finger ring with ribbed hoop keyed for enamel, square bezel with reserved flower to the underside on an enamelled field and arcading to the sidewall, grid of cells to the bezel with twelve inset small table-cut diamonds (four absent) surrounding a larger similar diamond. 4.93 grams, 22.12mm overall, 16.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 97
5th-3rd century BC. A gold finger ring comprising two braised filigree bands forming the hoop, ellipsoid bezel with stepped panel, lion couchant modelled in the round. 9.18 grams, 27.20mm overall, 19.85mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970; 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 180301. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 150
4th-8th century AD. A carnelian discoid cloison with intaglio Chiron the centaur in profile in a (partial) wreath, set in a later gold finger ring. 7.05 grams, 32mm overall, 17.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 1/4"). Property of a retired English university professor; acquired from Artemis Gallery, New York, USA; previously in a private East Coast, USA collection; accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity/sales receipt from Artemis Gallery. Very fine condition.
Lot 555
6th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a broad hoop with three beaded fillets to the outer face, arcaded architectural model to the bezel with granule detailing, pyramidal roof, square cell with inset garnet cloison. Cf. Hadjadj, R. Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 393 (Grez-Doiceau"). 7.56 grams, 35mm overall, 20.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.99, Japan 23) (1 1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
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