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Click here to subscribe1st-3rd century AD. A gold pendant in the form of a lion's head with engraved detail to the face and mane; beaded border and suspension ring to the top. 2.81 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a West Yorkshire lady; previously in the Brian Riley collection, Yorkshire, UK, 2007. . Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A gold cross with tubular arms, central shield with granulated bead border framing a garnet; suspension ring decorated with interlaced wire pattern. 5.58 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'Minor chip to garnet but otherwise good transparency and colour.' . Fine condition, restored
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with twisted shank, bezel in the form of a sandal with punched dot decoration to represent hob nails. 2 grams, 22mm overall, 20.67mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British V 1/2, USA 11, Europe 24.91, Japan 24) (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire collector; previously in a Nottinghamshire collection; acquired in the 1960s; thence by descent 2005. . Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD.A gold ring with tapering shank, widening at the shoulders to a flat bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with the portrait of a bald philosopher with long beard, possibly Chrysippus. 6.88 grams, 21.76mm overall, 19.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/2, Europe 20.98, Japan 20) (3/4"). Very fine condition.Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995.Chrysippus of Soli lived from 279 to 206 BC and was a renowned Stoic philosopher and head of the school in Athens. He excelled in logic, the theory of knowledge, ethics and physics. He created an original system of propositional logic in order to better understand the workings of the universe and role of humanity within it. Chrysippus adhered to a deterministic view of fate, but nevertheless sought a role for personal freedom in thought and action. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'The carnelian is very good quality and the carving is to a very high standard.'.
16th century AD. A gold ring with tapering D-shaped shank, flat shoulders in the form of scallop shells with traces of blue enamel; raised four sided bezel with swag motif decoration set with a cut spinel. 7.51 grams, 22.01mm overall, 19.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 22.33, Japan 22) (3/4"). From an important Twickenham, London, UK, collection; formed 1985-2007. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. . Very fine condition.
3rd century AD.A gold D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, flat scaphoid plaque with inset red jasper, intaglio inscription 'VET / XI * CL / LEG'. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 246. 26 grams, 29mm overall, 14.26 x 18.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.74, Japan 4) (1 1/4"). Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s.Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. The ring was probably awarded to a veteran (VET) of Legio XI Claudia. In the 3rd century this legion took part in the contest between Emperor Gallienus and the Gallic Emperor Postumus, taking the side of Gallienus and receiving the titles Pia V Fidelis V and Pia VI Fidelis VI (Five times faithful and loyal and Six times faithful and loyal"). Elements of the legion fought in Egypt and Mauretania. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'High quality cutting and carving. The lack of wear on the edges of the stone suggest that it was kept as a keepsake rather than worn.'
1st century AD. A D-section gold ring with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with beaded wire collar, cell with blue glass insert, intaglio profile bird on baseline. Cf . Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191. 3.34 grams, 22mm overall, 20.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.0, Japan 22) (1"). From a Harley Street private collection of jewellery, formed over 25 years. . Fine condition.
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A gold stirrup ring with round bodied shank terminating with bands of wire to the shoulder and ball ends; wire threaded through ends and holding a composite scarab with detail to the body. 2.54 grams, 23.15mm overall, 18.93mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.38, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. . Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
3rd century AD. A gold ring formed from elliptical bezel with facetted expanding shoulders and a plain circular applied cell. 4 grams, 21.48mm overall, internal diameter 13.85mm x 16.35mm (approximate size British F, USA 3, Europe 3.42, Japan 3) (3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. . Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-shaped tapering shank; wide bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved wit the standing figure of Minerva holding a shied above a cuirass on the ground. 2.29 grams, 17.65mm overall, 14.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (1/2"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; acquired by the family during the 1970s. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'The carnelian is a good colour and unusually high transparency, and the carving is a very high standard.' . Very fine condition.
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