We found 566841 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 566841 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
566841 item(s)/page
Lot 1171
9th-10th century A.D. or earlier. Formed as a gold cap with rounded claws, set with polished glass gem; integral suspension loop with a later jump ring. 0.64 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.).From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock. 'Elfshot' described sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.
Lot 200
Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Comprising an octagonal band with rounded inside, engraved inscription in Greek on four facets reading '??? ??? /??? ???? /??? ????/ +?? ????', interspersed with a palm branches on the other facets. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 223, for type. 2.48 grams, 19.61 mm overall, 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4 in.).Ex London, UK, collection, 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of a statement of opinion from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 210711.This type of ring (type III, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification) is common among gold and silver examples since the 3rd century A.D. The inscription on our ring, however, shows Christian elements (such as the palm branch) which allow a dating to the 4th-5th century A.D. The inscription '+?? ???? /??? ??? /??? ???? /??? ????' is not simple to interpret. It could be read as '+?(?????)E A (???) TOI/ KON(??)?? (TIN?) B/OH(? EI) A(?)?? TO/ ? ??????' = 'Holy Mother of God help Constantine from the heights of your Holiness [Konstantinos being the possible owner of the ring]'.
Lot 202
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst cabochon with intaglio gryllos motif; repaired, a marriage. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 105, for type. 5.35 grams, 25.07 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 in.).From a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11961-210872.The gryllos comprises three radiating profile faces - two youthful females and the aged Silenus.
Lot 332
4th-5th century A.D. Composed of a flat-section hoop and circular bezel bearing incuse stylised image of a horse-drawn chariot occupied by driver. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 392, for the type of ring and 157, for the iconographic model. 3.81 grams, 18.18 mm overall, 15.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.The ring is of Germanic production that imitates the Roman iconography of emperors or divinities driving a horse-drawn chariot. It is one of the many Germanic goldsmith's products that fall within the so-called 'imitatio barbarica' and which characterise the Nordic gold production in the Dark Ages. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 418
1500-1650 A.D. Broadly rectangular in cross-section and constructed from two sheets of gold; the external hoop carrying an etched decorative design comprised of a row of eight-armed stars in relief with a prominent horizontal line connecting the stars; the internal hoop with Latin inscription in block capitals reading '+FORTES FORTVNA IVVAT' translating to 'fortune favours the brave/strong'; straightened. See the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) SWYOR-FA9028 and DUR-23C436, for posy rings of similar form and decoration; see also The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.L.2015.72.27, for a posy ring of similar construction. 1.45 grams, 18.86 mm overall, 16.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4 in.).Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Wingham, near Dover, Kent, UK, on Sunday 8th August 2021. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report for Oxfordshire under reference no.KENT-8F86BC. Accompanied by a copy of the report on find of potential Treasure for H M Coroner with reference no.2021T985. Accompanied by a copy of the letter from HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire disclaiming the Crown's interest in the find.The inscription is a Latin proverb used in the play Phormio by Terence in 151 B.C. It is possible that the inscription was intended as a devotion of loyalty and symbol of pride, instead of being given as a symbol of fidelity. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Lot 726
Early 3rd century A.D. Composed of a convex hoop with expanding angled shoulders, oval bezel set with carnelian cameo gemstone carved with the head and face of Eros with pinched features and centrally-parted hair; a marriage. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 199, for similar ring. 7.09 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6) (3/4 in.).Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.This ring belongs to the typology of gold rings with gem (Type II, Variant I) of Ruseva-Slokoska classification.
Lot 159
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold 50 pence, 2012. Royal Mint. To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Royal Mint released a series of circulating commemorative coins representing various sports: Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Goalball, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wheelchair Rugby and Wrestling. All of these were designed by different artists and issued in 2011; for each of them the Royal Mint struck a gold proof and presented it to the artist. In addition to this, a gold proof piedfort was issued in 2012 for each of the sports where the United Kingdom had won a medal. Issued both as sets and individual coins, here are the total mintages for each of these coins (including coins in sets) Athletics 26, Boxing 18, Canoeing 17, Cycling 26, Equestrian 22, Rowing 26, Sailing 17, Shooting 17, Taekwondo 15, Tennis 25, Triathlon 22.Fourth crowned head of HM Elizabeth II facing right; IRB below; ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2012. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / A pair of boxing gloves against the background of a boxing ring, London 2012 logo above, '50 PENCE' below. Design by Shane Abery. Edge plain.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69, certification number 4861488-008. NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.Total NGC Census: 1Mintage: 18.Diameter: 27.3 mm.Thickness: 3.56 mm.Weight: 31.1 g. (AGW=0.9990 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
Loading...-
566841 item(s)/page