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Click here to subscribeGreek Gold Ring with Hippocampus Intaglio5th-3rd century BC. A balustered round-section hoop and discoid cell with granules to the shoulders; the cell with pierced rosettes to the outer face, inset with a hardstone intaglio of a hippocampus ridden by winged Nike. 7.46 grams, 25mm overall, 17.91mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
Greek Hellenistic Gold Dolphin Intaglio Ring4th-2nd century BC. A D-section hoop and expanding shoulders forming an ellipsoid bezel with inset cloison chalcedony intaglio of a dolphin. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 89 for similar profile. 2.15 grams, 19mm overall, 13.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 2.0, Japan 2) (3/4"). The former property of a Harley Street professional; acquired before 1990. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Ring with Mercury Intaglio1st-2nd century AD. A round-section hoop supporting an elliptical bezel with inset carnelian intaglio showing Mercury standing with the caduceus and coin-bag. 6.63 grams, 21mm overall, 18.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (3/4"). From the Walsh Miller collection, Florida, USA. Very fine condition.
Medieval Gold Bishop`s Ring with Large Sapphire14th century AD. A stirrup ring with D-section hoop and deep shoulders, a large inset sapphire cabochon to the bezel. 3.48 grams, 23mm overall, 18.45mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.0, Japan 17) (1"). From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000. Fine condition.
Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Suite14th-15th century AD. A matching suite of belt furniture comprising a buckle, belt-end and keeper; the buckle with double-loop frame, eccentrically placed bar, upper face with granule border and filigree scroll detailing, six bosses to the bar, elliptical-section tongue with granule triangle to the inner end, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled D-section band ornament; rectangular keeper with band of bosses to the upper face flanked by filigree fillets, granules to the corners; a D-shaped terminal plaque with granule and filigree detail, central rosette surrounded by a ring of bosses, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled band ornament. Cf. Whitehead, R. Buckles 1250-1800, Chelmsford, 1996, item 492; Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 442. 65 grams total, 29-53mm (1 1/4 - 2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. [3]Extremely fine condition. Rare.
Byzantine Gold Openwork Ring with Filigree Cross Moline6th-8th century AD. A three-band flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders, volute scroll openwork and beaded wire bezel with central cross motif. 4.26 grams, 23mm overall, 17.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition, some wear to shoulders and shank.
Roman Gold Twisted Bracelet2nd-3rd century AD. A ring of twisted rod with one knop finial, the other end coiled around the shank. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, cat.156, Type II, variant 2. 9.74 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Openwork Solar Disc Necklace Pendant3rd century AD. A discoid domed pendant with ribbed suspension loop, four granules to the junction with the plaque; the flange with radiating triangular voids, hatched lines, the boss similar with free-running glazed composition bead. Cf. openwork design on ring from Nikolaevo in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 177. 2.61 grams, 26mm (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Ring with Centaur Intaglio3rd century AD. A broad hoop with filigree detailing, expanding shoulders and discoid plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a standing centaur with a sceptre. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 186, Type VIII. 4.62 grams, 22mm overall, 16.78mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 12.56, Japan 12) (1"). From a noble Russian family by descent. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Openwork Filigree Ring with Cabochon Garnet3rd-4th century AD. A hoop of two round-section wires bifurcated at the triangular sloping shoulders with granule detail, volute scrolled wire inserts to shoulder and bezel, central cell with cabochon garnet insert. 4.51 grams, 21mm overall, 18.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold `Constantino Fidem` Inscribed Military Ring306-337 AD. A substantial flat-section hoop with rectangular plaque, inscribed to the outer face in capitals `CONSTANTINO` and to the plaque `FIDEM` (loyalty to Constantine). Cf. Spier, J. Treasures of the Ferrell Collection, Wiesbaden, 2010, p.8 and similar example found at Amiens, France, and acquired by the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; acquisition no. GR.1.1975, and another acquired by the British Museum under reference 1917,0501.649. 11 grams, 26mm overall, 22.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.19, Japan 30) (1"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Fair condition, edges nicked and abraded.
Merovingian Gold Filigree and Garnet Ring6th century AD. A hoop composed from two parallel beaded wire strands, divided at the shoulders with granule finials, two discoid cells each with an inset garnet cloison. 2.33 grams, 19mm overall, 16.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; formerly in the Deago collection, by descent from the vendor`s mother. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Cabochon Ring2nd-3rd century AD. A flat-section hoop slightly gussetted at the expanding shoulders, elliptical cell with ropework border, inset carnelian cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 195, Type I, variant 4. 3.89 grams, 19mm overall, 18.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
Roman Apis Bull Intaglio in Gold Ring1st-3rd century AD. A discoid agate intaglio cloison with motif of a kneeling Egyptian Apis bull with inverted crescent above the back, set in a sympathetic modern finger ring. 4.81 grams, 23mm overall, 17.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. Very fine condition.
Roman Stone Fortuna Intaglio in Gold Ring1st-2nd century AD. A carved stone intaglio of Fortuna standing robed and crowned with a ship`s rudder in the right hand and cornucopia in the left; mounted in a more recent sympathetic gold ring. 4.43 grams, 21mm overall, 18.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold `A token of my love` Posy Ring18th century AD. A plain gold hoop with inscribed italic text to the inner face `A token of my love`. 3.10 grams, 17mm overall, 15.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk gentleman. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold `Loue never dies where vertue lies` Posy Ring18th century AD. A D-section hoop with inscription to the inner face in a seriffed hand `Loue never dies where vertue lies` with ascenders and descenders to the `s`; maker`s mark `Y` (unascribed). 3.97 grams, 21mm overall, 18.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 17.77, Japan 17) (3/4"). From the collection of a Harley Street professional. Fine condition, large size.
Post Medieval Gold `A true frinds guift` Posy Ring18th century AD. A barrel-shaped hoop with maker`s mark `RM` and incised script `A true frinds guift` with superscript `e` above the `i` in `frind`. 1.79 grams, 16mm overall, 13.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3.0, Japan 3) (3/4"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the late 1970s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold `God us bless in happiness` Posy Ring18th century AD. A plain flat-section hoop with inscribed text to the inner face `God us bless in happiness` with long `s`. 2.83 grams, 21mm overall, 18.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; formerly in the Deago collection, by descent from the vendor`s mother. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold `Gods blessing be on thee and me` Posy Ring18th century AD. A plain flat-section hoop with inscribed text to the inner face `Gods blessing be on thee and me` and `NC` maker`s mark. 2.69 grams, 20mm overall, 18.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk gentleman. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold `Undesignedly kept` Posy Ring18th century AD. A plain D-section hoop with maker`s mark `LK` beneath a crown and inscribed italic text `Undesignedly kept`. 2.21 grams, 20mm overall, 18.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Queen Anne Enamelled Gold and Diamond RingLate 17th-early 18th century AD. A D-section hoop expanding to an integral bezel with a rosette of eight clusters containing sixteen small diamonds surrounding a central diamond(?); the shoulders with black enamelled rococo scrolls. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, items 333, 337, 340, all late 17th or early 18th century with similar enamelling and rosette arrangement. 11 grams, 33mm overall, 23.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+3 1/2, USA 14 1/4, Europe 33.42, Japan 32) (1 1/4"). Property of a lady living in London, by descent. The smaller diamonds are cut in Old Mine cuts, the non-symmetric cut employed in diamonds from early Georgian until mid-Victorian times. The stones in this ring appear to have been cut in the early 18th century. The central stone is rose-cut and foil backed. The enamel work is intricate and highly accomplished. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold Ring with DiamondDated 1824 AD. A flat-section hoop with expanding voided foliage shoulders, scrolled border to black-enamelled plaque with inset old table-cut diamond, and flanking rosettes; inscribed to the inner face `Mr. P. Chappler`, `3 Decr. 1824 Obt.68`. 3.71 grams, 23mm overall, 18.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a Suffolk gentleman. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Ring with Garnet and PearlsHallmarked 1900 AD. A D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, blue enamelled foliage detail; the bezel with twelve inset pearls and central cabochon garnet; maker`s mark `JWK`, hallmarked with a crown, `18`, shield with sword and sheaves (for Chester) and `R` for 1900 AD. 6.47 grams, 24mm overall, 18.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Tudor Gold Floral Ring16th century AD. A round-section hoop with conical floral bezel of six heart-shaped petals with floral detailing. 1.79 grams, 23mm overall, 17.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.0, Japan 15) (1"). Formerly in an old jewellery collection, property of a Cambridgeshire collector. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Georgian Gold Ring with Diamond18th century AD. A narrow D-section hoop with scrolled foliage to the shoulders, applied silver cell with inset table-cut diamond. 1.11 grams, 22.13mm overall, 18.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.40, Japan 17 3/4) (1"). Property of a Suffolk collector. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold Rococo Ring with Love Heart LocketDated 1859 AD. A flat-section hoop with faux-ropework bands, scrolled tendrils alternating with panels of text `IN/ME/MO/RY/OF`; heart-shaped bezel with rococo decoration, hinged lid and compartment for a memento; inscribed to the inner face `Sarah Croft Obt.Jany.19th 1859 aged 78`; maker`s mark `A&S`, 18ct and Birmingham hallmark. 2.27 grams, 21mm overall, 17.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.41, Japan 13) (3/4"). From an old English collection. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold Epigraphic RingDated 1788 AD. A D-section hoop with outer flat face, black enamel with reserved text `FRANCES BENET OB:7: AP: 1788 Æ:29`. 2.80 grams, 19.23mm overall, 15.81mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2 , USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9 1/2) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Georgian Gold Epigraphic RingDated 1758 AD. A George II period ring with D-section hoop with scrolled detail to the outer face, inscribed `Richard Parsons OB.27 May 1758 ÆT.61`; marked to the inner face `LB`. 4.50 grams, 21mm overall, 17.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Georgian Gold Enamelled Inscribed RingDated 1791 AD. A flat-section hoop with black enamelled band between beaded borders, with reserved text `ADL. J. HARRISON OB.15.OCT.1791 Æ.69`; maker`s mark `TM` hallmarked with a profile bust, a lion (for London) and date letter `q` (for 1791). 4.12 grams, 19mm overall, 17.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.0, Japan 13) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Very fine condition.
Antique Gold Epigraphic RingDated 1832 AD. A flat-section hoop with ropework borders, black enamel with reserved text `IN MEMORY OF` and to the inner face `Mary Parker, died 27 Aug. 1832 in her 77th year`. 2.24 grams, 18.16mm overall, 16.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 6, Europe 11.30, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector. Very fine condition.
Antique Gold Diamond Ring19th century AD. A flat-section three-band hoop with triangular-section raised plaque, three inset diamonds; stamped to the inner face `.585`. 3.68 grams, 21mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 14.98, Japan 14 1/2) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector. The mark `.585` is a European stamp, equivalent to UK 14ct gold. Fine condition.
Antique Gold Epigraphic RingDated 1811 AD. A flat-section hoop with pelletted borders, black enamel with reserved text `GEORGE.BELL.TIPPET.OB:26 NOV:1811.Æ:30`. 4.35 grams, 17.94mm overall, 16.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector. Fine condition.
Antique Gold Swivel Ring with Feldspar Scarab19th century AD. A carved amazonite feldspar scaraboid with plain underside mounted in a gold finger ring with swivel bezel, coiled wire to the shoulders. 3.08 grams, 27mm overall, 22.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.19, Japan 30) (1"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. Amazonite (sometimes called Amazon stone) is a green variety of microcline feldspar. It fractures easily during cutting, and this scarab is a testament to the skill of the carver. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Saxon Gold Filigree-Plait Finger Ring6th-8th century AD. A cast flat-section hoop formed to imitate tightly-plaited filigree wire in a herringbone pattern. Cf. filigree clasps in Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, item 14. 5.39 grams, 19mm overall, 16.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 10.27, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of a Buckinghamshire collector, by descent from the vendor’s father in 1997, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s. The unworn inner face shows clearly the optical effect of `zipping` when the ring is turned through the light. The use of filigree in the herringbone pattern is found on high-status Anglo-Saxon goldwork such as the infill between the boars` legs on the shoulder clasps from Sutton Hoo Mound 1. Fine condition.
Merovingian Gold Ring with Garnet Cloison6th century AD. A flat-section hoop with three rows of twisted filigree to the outer face, square bezel with inset garnet cloison. See Arrhenius, B. Merovingian Garnet Jewellery, Stockholm, 1985. 1.75 grams, 21mm overall, 18.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 17.77, Japan 17) (3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
Egyptian Glazed Composition Scarab with Sphinx Gold PendantLate Period, 664-332 BC. A dark green scarab with incised image to the underside of a hawk-headed sphinx; with antique gold suspension rod and pendant ring. 2.58 grams, 26mm (1"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition.
Seven pieces of gold jewellery including a 15ct gold riding crop bar brooch, two Victorian 15ct gold brooches, each centred with a tiny rose cut diamond, 15ct gold cross form pendant dated 1909, 9ct gold target bar brooch, 9ct gold onyx and pearl bar brooch, and a carved red coral cameo ring in 9ct gold, size H, gross weight approx. 22.1g (7)
Late Victorian onyx cameo ring, set with a central marquise cameo of a dancing muse, bordered with tiny rose cut diamonds, on an unmarked yellow gold ring, size N, gross weight approx. 4.5g; also another carved hardstone cameo ring featuring the profile of a Roman emperor, mounted in yellow gold, size I, gross weight approx. 6.4g (2)
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