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14 kt Gelbgold. Rechteckiger Ringkopf mit abgeschrägten Ecken gefasst mit einem Pyrop im Stufenschliff mit bufftop (ca. 12,4 x 10,8 x 5,3 mm). Als intaglio die verschränkten Initialen ET ML. Gestempelt: Feingehalt 585, MZ "ET". Ringkopf 1, 26 x 1,42 cm. RW 52. Gewicht 10,3 g.Elisabeth Treskow, 1950er Jahre.Der Stein trägt die Initialen von Elisabeth Treskow und Lioba Munz und war ein persönliches Geschenk der Goldschmiedin an ihre Freundin und Schülerin.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

21 kt Gelbgold. Massive profilierte Gussschiene nach antikem Vorbild. Gefasst mit einer hohen oktogonalen Karneolplatte (12,1 x 15,9 mm). Der großfigurige intaglio zeigt einen geflügelten Eros, der mit einer Peitsche einen Löwen antreibt und einen Palmzweig. Ränder des Karneols bestoßen. Ränder des Ringkopfs etwas verbogen. RW 53. Gewicht 21,25 g.Gemme 2./3. Jh. n. Chr. Ringfassung neuzeitlich.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

18 kt Gelbgold. Ovaler weiß-brauner Lagenachat (16,1 x 12,6 mm). Der sehr feine intaglio zeigt einen Gryllos aus Adlerkopf, Löwentatze, Herkuleskeule und Blitzbündel sowie Buchstaben-Symbole. Achat mit Sprung am Rand und kleinem rückseitigen Ausbruch. RW 55. Gewicht 6,61 g.Gemme 1. Jh. n. Chr. Ringfassung neuzeitlich.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

22 kt Gelbgold. Massive durchbrochene Gussschiene mit historisierendem Relief. Gefasst mit einem braun-weißem Lagenachat (14,9 x 9,7 mm), als intaglio Profilkopf des Zeus Ammon und umlaufende Inschrift. RW 60. Gewicht 51,53 g.Zweite Hälfte 19. Jh. Die Gemme 3. Jh. n. Chr.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

22 kt Gelbgold. Historisierende Schiene mit volutenförmig eingerollten Schultern. Gefasst mit Hämatit (11,3 x 13,3 mm), als intaglio ein laufender Bär. RW 54. Gewicht 12,43 g.Die Gemme sassanidisch, 4./5. Jh. n. Chr. Ringmontierung modern.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

22 kt Gelbgold. Profilierte Hohlschiene im Stil der Antike, auf den spitz zulaufenden Schultern mit Granülen dekoriert. Ovaler Ringkopf gefasst mit schwarz-weiß geschichtetem Augenachat. Als Intaglio eine männliche Gestalt mit Fackel. Schiene mit Versinterungsspuren, zwei Granülen verloren. Ringkopf 1,7 x 1,2 cm. RW 57,5. Gewicht 9,44 g.Die Gemme 4./5. Jh. n. Chr. Ringmontierung wohl später.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

18 kt Rotgold. Hohles Band im Rundpanzermuster mit acht Anhängern. 1) Stein-Amulett in Vogelform, 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr., H 1,8 cm. 2) Antike Conchylien-Schnecke, H 1,8 cm. 3) Rollsiegel, Vorderer Orient, Calcit, 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr. , H 1,5 cm. 4) Sassanidisches Siegel, Karneol, intaglio mit geflügeltem Löwen, 5./6. Jh. n. Chr., Durchmesser 1,3 cm. 5) Neubabylonisches Entengewicht, Chalcedon, 6. Jh. v. Chr. H 1,8 cm. 6) Oktogonales achämenidisches Stempelsiegel, intaglio mit Priester vor Altar, H 1,9 cm. 7) Sassanidisches Stempelsiegel, Bergkristall, intaglio mit Hase, 5./6. Jh. n. Chr. 8) Neubabylonisches Entengewicht, Karneol, intaglio mit geflügeltem Priester, L 1,9 cm. Gestempelt: Feingehalt "18", MZ. L 19 cm. Gesamtgewicht 50,58 g.England, um 1900.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

18 kt Gelbgold. Brauner Karneol (ca. 24 x 19 mm). Der antikisierende intaglio mit Profilbildnis eines lorbeerbekränzten römischen Kaisers, i.d. Art der römisch-kaiserzeitlichen Gemmen. Glatte historisierende Ringmotierung. Ringkopf 2,5 x 2,2 cm. RW 53. Gewicht 13,10 g.17./18. Jh.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

18 kt Gelbgold. Omega-förmige Klappschiene, die Scharniere gefasst mit kleinen Demantoiden. Drehbarer Ringkopf gefasst mit boutonförmigem Calcit, als intaglio eine liegende Gazelle. Gestempelt: Feingehalt 750. Ringkopf Durchmesser 1,9 cm. RW 48. Gewicht 11,49 g.Wohl Fritz Deutsch, Köln. Das Siegel Vorderer Orient, 7./6. Jh. v. Chr.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

22 kt Gelbgold, 14 kt Rotgold. Ovale Lapislazuligemme im sassanidischen Stil, als intaglio zwei Priester am Altar. Geschlossene Fassung, der Rand mit vier applizierten plastischen Vogelfigürchen, dekoriert mit Granulation und gekordelter Filigrandrahtbelötung. Drei Pendilien mit Sodalithperlen und entsprechenden Vögeln. Angehängt an spätere Kette aus verschlugenen Kordelgliedern mit Haken-Ösen-Verschluss. Anhänger H gesamt 7 cm. Kette L 50 cm.Wohl 19. Jh. unter Verwendung antiker Fragmente.ProvenienzNachlass Günter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt a. M.

Two 9ct gold gentlemen's signet rings, one with an intaglio of a gladiator, size P and the other inset with a tiny diamond to corner, cut shank, size S when squeezed together, approx combined 5.7g.

Roman, gold Finger Ring, 3rd-4th cent., internal diam. 1.2cm, oval bezel set with a concave garnet intaglio engraved with a butterfly alighting on a fountain, on one side of the bezel is an attached loop for a chain. In very fine condition with slight wear to the intaglio £200-£260 --- Provenance: From a UK private collection. In the Roman period the butterfly symbolises the soul being liberated and the elevation of a person to god-like status (Apotheosis)

Kronprinz Erzherzog Rudolf von Österreich – silbernes Petschaft mit Achatgemme, um 1880 Kleine Silberfigur eines mittelalterlichen Edelmannes mit gegürtetem Schwert. Auf achteckigem Sockel, die Achatgemme en suite geformt und mit ausgestelltem Rand. Die geschnittene Siegelfläche mit gekröntem "R" und umlaufendem Bogendekor. Höhe 63 mm, Gewicht 35,44 g. Sehr schöne Erhaltung.Zustand: I - IICrown Prince Archduke Rudolf of Austria – a silver signet with agate intaglio, circa 1880 Small silver figure of a medieval nobleman carrying a sword at his side. On an octagonal base, the agate cameo with flared edge formed en suite. The carved seal face featuring a crowned "R" and circumferential arched ornaments. Height 63 mm, weight 35.44 g. In very fine condition.Condition: I - II

Nick Phillips (b.1968) Towards Grovely; Valley View; Wylye Valley Summer Acrylic on paper Mounted but unframed Each 30cm x 40cm (including mount) (3) Horatio's Garden will receive 100% of the hammer price on this lot. While working in London, Nick attended evening life drawing classes at Heatherley's Art School in Chelsea London, and then gained a place on the foundation course at Chelsea College of Art in 1993. He returned to work at Auction Houses as an Art Handler/Technician for 14 years, continuing to draw and paint when possible, and showed work in staff art exhibitions. He completed a short course in Intaglio print making at Central St Martins College London. In 2007, he left work to pursue painting and put on a show of work in London in 2008. In this year he showed work at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol, and in galleries in London and the South East, and the Affordable Art Fair Battersea. He moved to the Isle of Wight and showed work in galleries on the Island. He moved to Salisbury in 2010 and worked in a local Auction House while continuing to paint. From 2011, he rented a studio in Wilton, and attended Life Drawing sessions. He has shown in the Young Gallery Salisbury, and is a member of the supporters committee. In 2018 he made 100 paintings in two months, and designed and built the website at www.onehundredworks.com. He is mainly, though not exclusively, interested in landscape. His process involves observed drawings made in situ, which are then developed in the studio. The information in the drawings is all that is used; there is no photography involved in the process. Over the years he has taught himself to paint with a limited palette which is unique to his work, through this method he can express notions of the history, and enigmatic character of landscape and engage in meditations about the human place in it.

A YELLOW METAL GEORGIAN DESIGN SEAL, inset green intaglio, profile portrait in helmet, suspended on a 9k gold chain, chain weight; 3g

Claude Lorrain (1600 - 1682), harbour scene with departure of Ulysses from the land of the Phoenicians, intaglio, together with another 17th century Flemish harbour scene (2)

Konvolut Gemmen19./20. Jh., neun Stück, dabei Intaglio- und Kameearbeiten, aus Glas, Onyx und Perlmutt gefertigt, unterschiedliche Maße und Erhaltung, L max. 3 cm.

A yellow metal fob seal set with banded carnelian, intaglio carved with a motto, with a further yellow metal mounted seal carved with a Beacon and a serpent, with a 9ct vintage chain length 41cm, weight combined 11gms Condition Report: Inscription on the intaglio |C'est le coeur qui tait valoir les mots| It is the heart that is worth the words.

An 18ct gold and bloodstone oval signet ringThe oval bloodstone crest seal engraved, London 1925, ring size Q and a half, gross weight 6.4 gmsWe confirm that the ring has an 18ct gold hallmark, which is clear and legible. The bloodstone intaglio has some chips and wear and is cracked from the top of the spear of the crest to the edge of the stone.  It is not possible to inspect the back of the stone as it is enclosed by the setting.  Overall the ring has been fairly extensively worn and shows resultant wear from this.

Mid-late 17th century AD and earlier. A superb quality gold signet ring with slender hoop and ellipsoid bezel; the shoulders modelled in relief with black enamelled scrolled detailing continuing to the scooped sides of the bezel and onto a scrolled cross motif to the underside; the bezel a cell with raised rim and inset Roman, 2nd century AD, nicolo intaglio of a horse advancing on a baseline with head lowered.Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 787,790, for type, and 321, for the gemstone; Frumusa, G., ‘Gemme inedite da scavo della Valle d’Aosta’ in Pallas, 83, 2010, pp.35-54; Scarisbrick, D., Rings, jewelry of power, love and loyalty, London, 2013, figs.253,254, for the type; see also Provincia di Venezia, Piccolo Mondo Antico, la collezione glittica Torcellana, Venezia, 2014.13.72 grams, 22.51mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1 3/4"). Property of a Harwich, UK, lady; previously with an Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK, gentleman; formerly with an Aldeburgh lady, part of her old jewellery collection since the early 1960s; accompanied by an expertise by 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. 174779/24/03/2021; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10649-174779.The style and technique of the ring seem to be English and date to the mid-late 17th century. The theme of a horse grazing was widely employed on Roman gemstones (see Chadour, 1994, nn.146,403; Frumusa, 2010, fig.2), and the nicolo was often employed in rings of the 2nd century AD (Chadour, 1994, nn.289, 292-293, 298-300"). A similar engraving from a 2nd century gemstone inserted to a later ring is visible in the Koch collection (Chadour, 1994, n.321"). The horse motif had various associations, as the animal was central to almost every aspect of the Roman world: agriculture, war, travel and medicine. The horse was sacred to Poseidon-Neptune, the god of the sea. Wearing a ring with an incised stallion could bring the owner elements of divine prophylaxis. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition. Large wearable size.

18th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, X-motifs and pellets to the shoulders imitating snakeskin; openwork lentoid bezel composed of four fierce serpent heads with gaping jaws and biting the raised oval bezel, intaglio motif of a seated skeleton resting against the side of a tombstone inscribed with 'RIP', skeleton's right hand resting on the ground and left hand holding a bouquet of flowers, flowers laid on the ground in front of the tombstone and other vegetation on the field, 'memento mori' inscription for 'remember you must die' to the left edge.7.18 grams, 22.64mm overall, 18.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From the private collection of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Fine condition.

1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver ring with tapering D-section hoop and gold oval-shaped bezel, holding a garnet cabochon with intaglio design of winged Victory standing; gold beaded collar to edge of bezel marking the orientation of the gemstone; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.6.48 grams, 22.75mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A gold hollow-formed finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio figure of Salus standing, holding a patera in one hand over an egg, the snake wrapped around her left arm; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 192; for iconography of the goddess Salus, see Vermeule, C., Neuerberg, N., Catalogue of the Ancient Art in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1973, p.21, no.42.5.43 grams, 28.65mm overall, 18.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1"). From the private collection of Mr A C, London, UK; part of his family's collection since the 1970s.Salus was the Roman personification of health and well being, also responsible for the prosperity of the Roman Res Publica and its rulers. In this regard, she personified the security and welfare of the Roman people, and was therefore an especially important deity for the city of Rome. Being usually associated with the goddess Hygeia, daughter of Asklepios-Aesculapius, she is often represented with a snake wrapped around one arm and an egg in the other hand, which she may be feeding to the snake. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with facetted hoop, ellipsoid cell to the bezel with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio image of a kantharos; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 183, for type; see for the iconography Furtwängler, A., Die antiken Gemmen: Geschichte der Steinschneidekunst im Klassischen Altertum, Leipzig and Berlin, 1900, pl.XXXI,14.5.88 grams, 24.07mm overall, 19.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.From the middle of the 3rd century AD, gem production in the Roman Empire declined rapidly. At the same time the first Christian motifs began to be visible on the rings. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel with applied granules and tiered setting holding a jasper gemstone with intaglio motif of a hen standing on a wheat sheaf, a cockerel standing on her back.24.04 grams, 28.46mm overall, 22.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Mainly 2nd-3rd century AD. A mixed group of carnelian and nicolo ellipsoid and rectangular gemstones with intaglio motifs of Olympian gods, including Mars as a warrior with spear and sword; Mercury with caduceus and marsupium; Demeter; stag with tree and others; three with a museum-quality impression.See Entwistle, C., Adams, N., Gems of Heaven, recent research on engraved Gemstones in Late Antiquity, c. AD 200-600, London, 2011, pls.2,3,5,19.2.98 grams total, 9-13mm (1/4 - 1/2"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.This interesting set of gemstones represents the Olympian gods with their main characteristics. Of extraordinary beauty is the image of Asklepios-Aesculapius, god of medicine, with his bearded face, the snake staff (often improperly named caduceus like the staff of Hermes-Mercury) and himation (cloak) on his left shoulder. Aside from Mercury and Ares-Mars, the other two images represent the goddess Demeter-Ceres holding an ear of corn and a dove, and a female-deer under a tree, an image evoking the goddess Diana-Artemis. [5] Fine condition.

Automobiles Voisin 1919-1958 by Pascal Courteult. A White Mouse publication of 1991, being a numbered limited edition of only 2000 printed, although 3500 were planned, this copy numbered 1838. French text. Together with a saddle-stitched English translation by Peter Hull, also, published in 1991 with the assistance of the M.S.M.T. 63pp including an index. The book is celebrated for its silver intaglio plate mounted front cover. Both books correctly housed in a decorative slipcase, albeit broken with rubbed corners

A hardstone intaglio seal, depicting a figure beside a stylised bird, 2.8cm high, together with a miniature bronze figure of a lady, 4cm high (2)Condition report: Chipping and split to seal, surface wear to bronze figurePlesae see images. 

A 9CT GOLD GENTS HEMATITE INTAGLIO SIGNET RING, of an oval form depicting a Roman soldier, plain polished shoulders, ring size sitting at S but shank is misshapen, hallmarked 9ct gold London, approximate gross weight 4.7 grams

A late 19th century Bohemian intaglio cut and gilded glass dish and six saucers

AN INTAGLIO BRACELET, of elaborately pierced fancy links, decorated with cannetille, granulation and applied coloured foliate, set throughout with various gem and hardstone intaglios, engraved depicting various classical gods and figures. Measures 6.0cm by 20.5cm, 40.3 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Some minor losses to the cannetille and granulation, some minor splits to frames, some abrasion to the integlios, evidence of minor repair between links and to frames. It is not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as gold. Condition report made 300421.

A CITRINE REVERSE INTAGLIO BROOCH, an octagonal-cut citrine carved depicting Psyche seated with a ewer and Cupid playing a double pipe, in a double claw setting. Measures 2.2cm by 3.4cm, 16.2 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Faint eye-visible inclusion coming between Psyche and Cupids heads, some minor nibbling to the girdle of the citrine. It fastens with a pin and hook. The pin is stamped ‘585’ and in our opinion would test as gold. Condition report made 040521.

A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN CARVED HARDSTONE INTAGLIO PENDANT/BROOCH, depicting the bust of Antinous, facing left and wearing a floral garland, in an oval corded wire frame. Measures 2.8cm by 2.5cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Good overall condition. It fastens with a pin and fancy wire hook and has a hook for use as a pendant.  It is not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as gold. Condition report made 040521.

A PAIR OF 18 CARAT GOLD REVERSE PAINTED INTAGLIO CUFFLINKS, BY DEAKIN & FRANCIS, double sided, each oval and round link reverse painted depicting lion and rhinoceros heads to mother of pearl backs, hallmarked with maker’s mark for Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 2006. Measure 1.2cm in diameter and 1.5cm by 1.2cm, 14.5 grams. The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Overall good condition. 

AN 18 CARAT GOLD CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SIGNET RING, the cushion shaped carnelian intaglio engraved with the crest ‘Vigilo et Spero’ beneath a bugle-horn, inset to a tapering shank, hallmarked Sheffield 1989, ring size L. 15.9 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Light surface wear to the shank and intaglio consummate with age. The head measures 2cm in diameter approximately. Condition report made 270421.

AN 18 CARAT GOLD CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SIGNET RING, the oval intaglio carved with a crest in a rub-over setting to the tapering shank, hallmarked London, ring size K. 10.69 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.The ring is in good condition, there is slight surface scratching to the intaglio and shank. There is no date mark visible, shank possibly resized with some light pitting.

AN 18 CARAT GOLD INTAGLIO RING, the oval top engraved with a lion rampant, to a tapering shank, hallmarked London 1963, ring size U1/2. 18.7 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Very light surface wear consummate with age. The head measures 1.7cm by 1.5cm approximately. Condition report made 270421

An Amethyst Intaglio Swivel Fob, the oval amethyst depicting a figure subject with Roman soldiers, possibly the spearing of Christ by Longinus, in a yellow reeded frame, measures 3.5cm by 3.0cm see illustration . The swivel fob is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 13.6 grams. CR made 24.03.21.

Two 19th Century glass pin trays with intaglio decoration, housed within a later fitted case

Eduardo Paolozzi R.A. (Scottish 1924-2005) Homage to Michaelangelo, 1975, signed, dated and numbered XXX/200 in the margin, published by the Foundation Bruckmann Stiftung, Munich, from portfolio to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Michaelangelo, on BFK Rives paper, intaglio colour etching.80cm x 59.5cm (31.5in x 23.5in)Footnote:Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.Condition report:The print is in very good, original condition with no obvious faults to report. The print is unframed.

The Lowe Family 17th Century Gold Signet Ring. Circa, 1600-1650 AD. Gold, 17.8 grams. 29 mm. A very impressive finger ring formed of a large flat oval bezel set with a beautiful purple-blue Chalcedony intaglio. The face of the intaglio is engraved with the image of three candlesticks and the letters G L (reversed). Each candlestick is well formed with a flat base, two large collars between five smaller collars and a socket at the top that holds a lit candle. The central candlestick is larger and divides the initials. The three candlesticks are a symbol of mourning with many meanings across various religions but in most cases they represent, the life, death and rebirth of the persons soul. The ring shank is D-shaped in section with wide shoulders that flank the bezel. Each shoulder is engraved with floral strap-work that terminates beneath a beaded band around the side of the bezel. The lower section of the shank has a deliberate bend in the centre that pushes an arch inwards, possibly to reduce the ring size to fit a smaller finger. This could also support the theory that the ring was passed down from Geoffrey Lowe to his niece Elizabeth. For similar ring see. Ref: C.C.Oman, Catalogue of Rings 1930. p.95. Plate XXIV, no. 563. PAS: DENO-B87439. 2018T311.The fascinating story of the Casterne Hall Ring:In February 2018 an amazing discovery took place in the grounds of Casterne Hall, close to the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border. The finder was digging a strong signal when he came upon a large round, flat stone. Lifting the stone from the hole, his eyes fell upon a mammoth gem-set finger ring which appeared to have been deliberately concealed beneath. This high carat gold ring weighs a whopping 17.8g and is 29mm diameter, the British Museum has dated it to the period 1600-1650. The purple-blue Chalcedony intaglio appears to glow in sunlight with the gold backing shining through the carving.Casterne Hall has been home of the Hurt family since the 16th century and current owner Charles Hurt tells us. ‘'In 1670 my direct ancestors Nicholas Hurt and Elizabeth Lowe married, linking the estates of Casterne and Alderwasley in Derbyshire. The Lowes and their ancestors had been given Alderwasley by the King in the 13th Century. So one obvious candidate for the 'L' on the ring is Lowe.’ Through the family tree I tracked down a few potential Lowes from the right period, the most likely being Geoffrey Lowe who died in 1637. According to records, he was buried in the village of Denby, Derbyshire. The church was built in the 12th century, incorporating parts of the earlier saxon church which stood on the site. The Lowe family have been squires of this church since the 15th century, covering the cost of renovations, and inside is a very impressive alabaster memorial commemorating Patrick Lowe (d. 1616) and his wife Jane. I was not able to find any gravestone for Geoffrey but nevertheless this had been a fascinating journey through local history. One theory is that the ring was passed down to Elizabeth by her uncle John Lowe and hidden during the dispute over John’s will following his death in 1690. Family legend has long carried tales of buried treasure at Casterne, was this it or is there more still out there?

Post-medieval bronze seal matrix with a stone (soapstone?) intaglio carved with the scene of a standing group of people. 18th - 19th century . 35mm x 17mm, 6.3g.

An antique gold seal with Lion & Crown intaglio together with wax impression

A Victorian serpentine double seal thistle & butterfly intaglios, Victorian brass magnifying glass, standing stork seal, small Victorian 'dove of peace' intaglio seal

A Stuart cut glass vase of footed and tapered cylinder form, decorated with panels of intaglio cut floral motifs, acid mark, height 14cm.

A rare Kestner all-bisque ‘Max’ character doll, German circa 1910, with finely painted blue intaglio eyes, water melon smile and moulded brown hair, swivel head and jointed at shoulders and hips, with painted brown shoes and original underclothes, 5 ½” (14cm) tall, (condition: lacks left little finger, torso is damaged and bandaged), 5 ½” (14cm) tall.

*INTAGLIO VINTAGE BROOCH - AIRES STAR SIGN [LQD188](LPGBA000000258191858)

An intaglio ring, the oval intaglio modelled with the bust of a Classical helmeted figure, on a tapering yellow metal band (unmarked). Intaglio 20mm by 14mm, ring size S/TWeight 5.4 grams 

A quantity of Victorian and later jewellery including an amethyst spectacle set gold plated necklace, set with 25 oval mixed cut amethysts, 45.5cm long, an intaglio carved carnelian in gold brooch mount, 3.2cm x 2.5cm, a 9 carat gold hollow bar brooch set with single diamond chip, 5cm long, a Bohemian garnet set Maltese cross pendant, 2cm long, a hinged turquoise set bangle, a Scottish agate cloak brooch, a Victorian Scottish gold gem set thistle brooch, a Victorian silver buckle ring, Birmingham 1882 and other Victorian silver jewellery, a mother of pearl fringe necklace and other items housed in a black morocco jewellery box CONDITION REPORT: Please note - Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.PLEASE CONSIDER SHIPPING COSTS BEFORE BIDDING. THE COST OF SHIPPING MAY AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO BID.

Large Georgian gold Carnelian seal fob intaglio coat of arms seal measures approx 4.2cm by 3.1cm wide ion good condition weight 16.5g

Georgian gold cased hard stone seal fob intaglio coat of arms seal measures approx 2.6cm by 1.1cm wide in good condition weight 9.5g

Antique Georgian gold spinning fob Carnelian multi sided intaglio seal measures approx 3.2cm by 2.6cm wide in good condition weight 8.9g

Georgian gold hardstone seal fob intaglio initials l measures approx 2.9cm by 2.2cm wide in good condition weight 5.7g

Puppenschlafzimmer mit zwei Puppen 8-tlg.; Bett, Kleiderschrank, Toilettetisch, Kommode, Paar Nachttische, Bank und Armlehnstuhl. Holz, weiß lackiert. Diverses Zubehör wie Wecker, Kerzenständer, Nachttopf, Bürsten, Kämme und Kosmetikartikel. Bett-H. 32,5 cm. 51 cm x 27,5 cm; Charakterbaby von Heubach mit Biskuitporzellan-Brustkopf, offen-geschlossenem Mund und sog. Intaglio-Augen, gem. 2 Germany. H. 35 cm sowie besch. Gliederpuppe mit Kurbelkopf, gem. 261 dep. H. 36 cm. Bespielt.A German eight piece set of doll furniture with two dolls. One doll flawed.Deutsch. 1920er Jahre.

A BOX OF INTAGLIO STONES

A BOX OF INTAGLIO STONES.

Rare Georgian Gentleman's Seal, The Intaglio Engraved with a Portrait Bust of An English Gentleman, Mounted on a Pink Beck Frame of Unusual Shape.

Two Antique Georgian Pinch Beck Fobs with Engraved Intaglio, Seals, One with a Roman Head and a Snail with Inscriptions ( 2 )

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Engraved Intaglio, of the All Seeing Masonic Eye, Mounted In An Elaborate Pinch Beck Mount of the Period.

[LOGAN ELM PRESS]. GREEN, Louisa Bertch. Solche Sensationen/Such Sensations. Food & Philosophical Reflectionsof Chef Hubert Seifert. Ohio State University: Logan Elm Press, 2010.Folio. 12 drypoint monoprint menus printed from copper plates and designed by Anthony Rice, calligraphy by Ann Alaia Woods. Original hand-sewn CavePaper covers; original Italian linen-covered folding case, the upper cover inset with an original copper intaglio monoprint plate.LIMITED EDITION, number 11 of 26 copies, SIGNED BY GREEN, RICE, WOODS, book designer ROBERT TAUBER, and chef HUBERT SIEFERT."The idea for Solche Sensationen... originated with Robert Tauber in the spring of 1990 based on his familiarity with two other books: The Shepheardes Calendar by Edmund Spenser, first published in 1579...and Onze menus de Paul Gaugin by Robert Rey, first published in 1950... Each of the twelve menus in the book recreates a meal that marked a milestone or special occasion in Chef Hubert's life" (Colophon).Property from the Collection of Jack BelcherFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com