2nd-3rd century A.D. Slender hoop with sharp shoulders, inset carnelian gemstone with intaglio Artemis motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 380, for type. 3.18 grams, 21.99 mm overall, 19.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Mid 2nd century A.D. With tapering facetted hoop, plaque with cell and inset carnelian cloison, intaglio figure of Minerva with shield and spear. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 188, for type. 7.39 grams, 19.03 mm overall, 16.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (3/4 in.). Acquired from Notaras Coins & Antiquities, Suffolk, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag.
1st-2nd century A.D. Cabochon with engraved intaglio of Victory standing with wings spread to the rear, one arm extended holding a laurel wreath with ties, frond over one shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.99 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
2nd-3rd century A.D. Slender hoop with pairs of granules flanking the ellipsoid cell with inset carnelian intaglio of Diana standing and holding a patera; stone chipped and gold frame extended to compensate. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 368. 3.11 grams, 23.25 mm overall, 19.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
1st-2nd century A.D. Ellipsoid intaglio with large bird perched on a baseline, wings spread as if about to take flight; mounted in a fragment of a ferrous finger ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 274, for type. 5.96 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve] From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
125-130 A.D. With slightly domed upper face, intaglio profile portrait bust, possibly of Empress Vibia Sabina (83-136 A.D.) with her hair draped in a braid above her brow, crescent placed beside her shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.65 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
A gold charm bracelet the gold bracelet composed of oval and X-shaped links, suspending a series of twelve charm pendants including an articulated turtle, an articulated fish, a fob seal set with a smoky quartz armorial intaglio, a book set with a turquoise cabochon opening to reveal a pair of hearts, a matador and a well with a bucket, bracelet length 19cm, indistinct assay marks, turtle and fish charms with British hallmarks for 9ct gold, the rest unmarked, combined gross weight 114 grams PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A chalcedony intaglio ring, early 19th century, set with a pale chalcedony intaglio depicting a lady in profile, in a plain gold mount with bifurcated shoulders, size V Intaglio approximately 18 x 15 x 2mm, translucent with speckled inclusions visible under close scrutiny. Some minor fissures running through stone, none particularly obvious or causing concern. Slight uneven edge to setting. Carving good quality, in good condition. Overall in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Georgian chalcedony intaglio fob seal, circa 1800 the oval matrix of pale chalcedony, finely carved to depict a classical lady in profile, to a mount of Neoclassical inspiration, matrix 2.9 x 2.4cm, height 3.3cm Intaglio in good condition, some minor scratches to chalcedony. Finely carved. Mount with areas of black discoloration, overall in good, stable condition, gross weight 8 grams.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
TWO EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY SCENT BOTTLES comprising a Hoffman & Schlovoght blue lapis bottle with a decorative figural stopper of a nude female amongst foliage with a clear glass dabber, with a square base with leaves carved in intaglio to the one side, height including stopper 19cm x width 11cm (some light scratches to the bottle in areas, dusty, a retail sticker to the base, possible nibble to the shoulder), and a red glass art deco perfume scent bottle, possibly by Ingrid Glass, the stopper having two intaglio cut nude female figures, approximate height 13cm, (small chip to the front of the stopper, no other obvious chips, cracks or bruises) (2) (Condition Report: itemised conditions above)
THREE VINTAGE PERFUME BOTTLES comprising a part used Lalique boxed perfume 40ml bottle that comes with a gold coloured miniature funnel for refilling (box has signs of wear), an Ingrid Glass Perfume Scent bottle which stands on three legs and is covered in relief moulded exotic fish, the stopper is in the form of a nude female figure in a seashell, foil Ingrid Czecho-Slovakia label to the base, approximate height 18cm, (no chips, cracks or bruises), and a vintage art deco perfume bottle possibly by Ingrid Glass, the stopper having two intaglio cut nude female figures, the faceted body with 'Made in Czechoslovakia' to the base, approximate height 33cm, (no chips, cracks or bruises) (3 + box) (Condition Report: itemised conditions above)
Norman Ackroyd CBE, RA (1938-2024) "Puffin Island" Signed and dated (20)18, inscribed and numbered 56/90, etching, 22cm by 28cm (unframed) Norman Ackroyd was one of the UK’s most respected printmakers, and the greatest etcher of his generation. A consummate technical master, he captured light, wind and water on paper with an extraordinary subtlety of tone.Born in Leeds, his love of the elemental landscape was entrenched through a childhood exploring the Yorkshire Dales, cycling and fishing and trying to sketch light sparkling on water. An early talent for art was spotted at school, and he was awarded a scholarship to Leeds College of Art. In his early twenties, Ackroyd was accepted into the Royal College of Art, where he was instructed in etching by Julian Trevelyan, and where he made lifelong friends with Zandra Rhodes and David Hockney.After a spell teaching, Ackroyd embarked on his career as a landscape artist, becoming elected as an associate of the Royal Academy in 1988, and a Royal Academician in 1991. Amongst numerous honours, he was made a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art in 2000 and was awarded the CBE in 2007.Whilst he worked in a range of media, Ackroyd was most prolific in intaglio etching, working from his studio and home in a converted warehouse in Bermondsey, London. Drawn to wild and windswept outlying coastal margins, he loved to visit the rugged coast and islands of Ireland, the Outer Hebrides and the west coast of Scotland. Sketching on the spot, often from a small boat bobbing around on the swell, he captured the cliffs, foaming seas and wheeling gulls. Such experiences helped him imbue his work with extraordinary atmosphere - a sense of the sublime and the power and timelessness of these marginal places. Rarely does man appear in his work.Ackroyd was fascinated by, and a master of the technical process of printmaking, and never lost his enthusiasm for the subject. Renowned for his generosity of spirit and knowledge, one of his last endeavours was to set up a foundation that will allow young artists to complete their education. His works are held in private and public collections around the world, in the likes of the Tate, Moma in New York, the Rijksmuseum and the Royal Collection.
A rare Antique French Regency 18ct two-colour gold carnelian seal fob, circa 1820, the closed crescent style top having double-sided glazed memorial compartments with blond hairwork and hand painted watercolour embellishment, one side depicting a forget-me-not flower with inscription "A Mon Fils", the other side with initials CLJ, housed within finely detailed relief floral and grapevine mount, the base set with intaglio carved oval carnelian depicting Classical Greek female figure holding an olive branch and pouring a ewer beside a column, ram's head mark, carnelian 22.7 x 19.2mm, fob 38.1mm, 18.3g . Condition Report:Hardly any wear to fob mount, carnelian has 1 small edge chip in bottom right corner along with several tiny nicks around flat-top edge, otherwise no damage or repair, excelling as new condition considering age
An Antique Victorian 15ct gold hardstone 'Fox Hunting Landscape' seal fob, the inset chalcedony agate intaglio carved depicting fox running through a country landscape, set into ornate relief foliate fob frame, unmarked mount tests as 15ct, panel 19.1 x 16.2mm, fob 35.2mm, 16.8g . Condition Report:No obvious damage or repair, agate has several tiny nicks around edge and also to the back of the fox, along with very minor surface abrasions only visible through a loupe, no cracks, hardly any wear to mount, unmarked but tests as 15ct
An Antique German agate hardstone Royal nobleman triple swivel seal fob, 18th century, each panel intaglio carved with coat of arms and crown cipher, unmarked mount tests as 9ct gold, agate length 25.4mm, 16.9g . Condition Report:Agate has several natural internal flaws some of which are surface reaching, top edge has 1 chip near drill hole, otherwise no damage only several minor surface blemishes and tiny edge nicks, swivel action working, light wear to mount, unmarked but tests as 9ct
An Antique Victorian 15ct gold carnelian 'Kate' seal fob, the oval carnelian intaglio carved in Gothic script, in foliate mount, unmarked mount tests as 15ct, seal 12.5 x 9.1mm, fob 21.2mm, 4.1g . Condition Report:No damage or repair, only light surface wear to high points, unmarked but tests as 15ct
An Antique Victorian 18ct gold bloodstone seal fob, the square bloodstone intaglio carved with initials EC beneath head of a Greyhound dog, set in engraved acanthus leaf mount, unmarked mount tests as 18ct, seal 7.8 x 7.8mm, fob, 17.9mm, 2.3g . Condition Report:No damage, pendant loop possibly a replacement, light wear to high points, unmarked but tests as 18ct
A large Antique Victorian smoky quartz 'Royal Indian Elephant Caravan' seal fob, intaglio carved depicting caparisoned elephant carrying Emperor in caravan with driver holding spear, in scrolled relief foliate fob mount, unmarked mount tests as 8ct gold, panel approx 28.0 x 21.9mm, fob 37.6mm, 23g . Condition Report:Quartz has 1 small edge chip in top right corner, fob mount has 2 solder repairs to scrolled tips both of which have become loose again but overall still stable, general wear to high points, unmarked
An Antique Georgian 9ct gold jasper hardstone seal fob, intaglio carved depicting Classical Green profile, in foliate openwork mount, unmarked mount tests as 9ct, panel 21.0 x 17.5mm, fob 27.7mm, 6.2g . Condition Report:No damage or repair, seal only has extremely minor surface abrasions, very light wear to mount, unmarked but tests as 9ct
An Antique Victorian smoky quartz seal fob, the foil-back smoky quartz intaglio carved with cartouche bearing initials JB, beneath wheatsheaf, in openwork foliate mount, unmarked mount tests as 9ct gold, smoky quartz 20.6 x 15.2mm, fob 33.2mm, 16.1g . Condition Report:Light wear to facet edges and slight creasing to foil backing, no chips or damage, general wear to high points of settings, unmarked
An Antique Continental pink lace agate seal fob, 18th century, the oval panel intaglio carved with Gothic initial H within foliate surround, with carved and polished shaped fob, seal 21.5 x 18.6mm, fob 31.6mm, 5.4g . Condition Report:Edge of seal has several small chips but this damage does not extend into the central matrix, otherwise no damage or repair
Pair of yellow metal pendant earrings each set three white stones, marked 9k, (one 'butterfly' metal), pair of pendant earrings, each set with a cabochon dark green stone, two pairs of stud earrings, (one butterfly' missing), Masonic stick-pin, 9ct, 5.2 grams, silver and enamel Black Watch badge, (clasp a/f), Egyptian white metal signet ring, set intaglio stone crest, three other rings, brooch, Chokin pendant necklace, two other necklaces, three other items, 73 grams, five metal charms and a jet pendant necklace (a Lot)..
Roman carnelian intaglio set in a silver bezel from a finger ring. The figure can be confidently identified as Bonus Eventus, the Roman personification of 'good outcome'. Bonus Eventus is the most popular motif found of intaglios from Roman Britain, with over 120 recovered to date (Marshman 2015, 108). This composition is a particularly simple and common one, with more complex images including a skin or cloak swept over the shoulders or a pair of wheat ears, cakes or loaf of bread, and sometimes a lagobolon (hunting stick) that may feature game slung from it. The style of the engraving is executed in what has been termed the 'incoherent grooves style' (Maaskant-Kleibrink 1975, 227-234), so called because of its somewhat slapdash execution. Here this is typified by using a single groove to form the shoulder and left arm with the ear of wheat simply protruding from it and no attempt to indicate the hand that should hold it. Comparable compositions with this feature are also found on a red jasper intaglio from Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire (Henig 2007, No. 214), and a carnelian in a silver ring from Haxby, Yorkshire (YORYM-EAC9B4), and there are a number of comparable carnelians, some of which were also set in silver rings, from the Snettisham Jewellers Hoard unearthed just across the Wash in Norfolk (Johns 1997, eg. No. 113, 123 & 228, all identified as the work of 'Engraver B'). Another feature shared with the gems from Snettisham is the way in which the motif extends right to the gem's edges using all of the available space. The incoherent grooves style is datable to the later second and third centuries AD, with the Snettisham Hoard dated by the coins it contains to after AD 155. The silver box-bezel is almost certainly from a finger ring, and there are traces on its sides that could indicate where a hoop was formerly soldered to it, most evident when viewed from the underside. Such box-bezels typically come from Henig Type IV rings, which feature a relatively thin round-section hoop and a characteristic pair of metal globules fixed flanking each shoulder. Examples of this form are only known in precious metal rings from Britain, including two gold rings with nicolo gems from the Backworth Hoard (Hawkins 1851, 37), and a silver ring with a carnelian intaglio from the Antonine Wall fort at Camelon, Perthshire (Maxfield 1975, 52), both of which date to the mid second century AD, although it should be noted that these rings include gems engraved in earlier and better executed styles and Henig believes this is a later Roman form (2007, 12). For this example a date between the mid-second and third century is therefore most probable. Recorded on the PAS database as LIN-443672 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/901280
LUBBOCK, J. G. The Sphere of Rocks and Water, SIGNED limited edition, numbered 72 of 80, illustrated with 10 plates produced by engraving, etching and aquatint, the colours printed in intaglio and relief, some with hand-colouring, the typography and printing of the text by Will Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, hand-bound by George Percival at Leicester, folio, quarter crushed morocco lettered in gilt, 54pp., in fine condition, very well-preserved, clean & bright, vibrant colours, loosely-inserted sales invoice from publisher, housed in a slightly marked slipcase, London: Bertram Rota, 1983
LUBBOCK, J. G. From Garden to Galaxy, SIGNED limited edition, numbered 64 of 80, featuring a loosely-inserted SIGNED etching of Dandelions (a plate which also appears in the book), illustrated with 12 plates produced by engraving, etching, aquatint, and soft-ground etching, the colours printed in intaglio and relief, some with hand-colouring, the typography and printing of the text by Will Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, quarto, full crushed morocco lettered in gilt, 50pp. text, in fine condition, very well-preserved, clean & bright, vibrant colours, the loose signed etching slightly creased/marked, housed in a very slightly marked slipcase, London: Bertram Rota, 1980
A group of gold jewellery, comprising a sardonyx intaglio and split pearl ring, a split pearl ring, both tested as approximately 18ct gold, two bar pin brooches, both stamped 15CT, a pair of pierced bar hair clips, stamped 9CT, and a bar pin brooch, stamped 9CT18ct gold 3.33g, 15ct gold 4.41g total, 9ct gold 10.32g total (7)Ring size Q, OCondition ReportIntaglio ring split pearls showing nacre worn.All clasps and clips secure.Pins a little out of shape. Marks and scratches to surfaces.
A gentlemen's signet ring, featuring an oval agate intaglio, bezel set into tapered shoulders hallmark worn, tested as approximately 14ct gold, 9.32g Ring size R½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportSizing join visible to shank. Marks and scratches consisten with age.
A chrysoprase intaglio ring and two pairs of cufflinks, comprising:a yellow metal chrysoprase intaglio ring,the circular mid green stone carved with a head in profile and three spheres, collet and closed back set in an ornately cast bezel and shank, diameter of intaglio 17mm. Ring size P approximately,a cased pair of silver Mappin and Webb cufflinks,a kite shaped head with a central Scottish thistle relief and a plain border, to square bar cufflink fittings, 19mm x 24mm, Edinburgh 2019,together with a pair of sterling silver cufflinksdouble-sided, in the form of dumbells, set with circular cut paste, with unassociated Stratton boxSilver 36.98g total (3)Condition ReportYellow metal chrysoprase ring showing casting lines along surfaces.The chrysoprase has a fracture across, and a small chip on the rim; it is secure in it's setting. The metal is bright but does not test for gold.Mappin & Webb cufflinks - minor marks and scratches. Tarnished.
A carnelian intaglio fob seal and a 9ct gold pin brooch, the carnelian intaglio fob inscription reading 'de bon vouloir servir le roi', to a pierced incised mount with an articulated jump ring bale, 28mm x 16mm, tested as approximately 14ct gold,together with a 9ct gold riding crop pin brooch,London 1948, 13.15g total (2)Condition ReportIntaglio showing small chips to edge and incised details. Some visible to eye, some by 10x magnification.Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.
An unusual Edward VII silver seal, sealing wax holder and vesta case by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, Birmingham 1908, the oval seal intaglio hinge lid, rectangular hammered box with match striker down one side and open end for sealing wax, 6cm., (2.3ins.) long, 20gms., (0.6ozs.)
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SWIVEL RING, set with a rectangular carnelian panel carved with an initial monogram and animal figure, to the plain polished band, ring unmarked, ring size G, approximate gross weight 2.36 grams (condition report: the carnelian panel has a noticeable chips to both sides of the carnelian panel)

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