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A GOLD RING AND OTHER JEWLLERY ITEMS, to include a 9ct gold ring with a carved quartz intaglio, hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham, ring size O, gold crucifix with a diamond cut pattern, hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham, also including a gold weaved chain (AF) approximate length 425mm, hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham, two pairs of yellow metal knot earrings and an eternity band stamped 9ct and silver, approximate gross weight 8.9 grams, (condition report: general moderate wear, chain is coming loose from its clasp, requires attention, one pair of earrings has missing scroll backs and posts are slightly misshapen, overall condition good, all would benefit from a gentle clean)

A 19th century yellow metal and carved black onyx set signet ring, together with bloodstone set ring and one other hardstone ring, all unmarked and untested (3)Condition report: Onyx – tests as 9ct, worn head, intaglio worn, cracked on inside at shoulder, 4.7g, size P.Bloodstone – tests as 9ct, worn and heavily tarnished, signs of repair inside shank, 2.3g, size K1/2.Other hardstone – boulder opal in matrix, tests as 9ct, sizing join, approx. 4g, size E.

A 9ct gold bar brooch, unusually with oval central green stone, with intaglio design of a maiden, 1.7g, a cased 9ct gold crescent shaped brooch set with seed pearls, 2.1g and a cased yellow metal brooch set with an opal.

A Lalique pendant, the oval clear green glass intaglio pendant, the carving depicting cupid with bow, engraved Lalique, measures 5.5cm by 3.3cm; a heart shaped blue glass pendant in the style of Baccarat, measures 5.5cm by 5.0cm; and another blue glass pendant of a butterfly, measures 3.2cm by 4.0cmCondition report: The pendants are in good condition. The butterfly pendant is also stamped 'Lalique' to the bottom of the right hand side wing. Gross weight 50.1 grams. CR made 29.10.21.

A collection of thirty seven 19th century "Grand Tour" red wax intaglio seals, each in gilt paper binding, mounted in two gilt frames 40cm x 32cm

19th century rose gold round carnelian signet ring, with an eagle intaglio

A Late George III Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Nautical Fob Seal/Compass,the large oval seal formed as a coiled dolphin, with a compass on the top and intaglio carnelian seal for.........

A Rare Antique 18ct Gold and Double Sided Agate and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal,with retractable gold bramah style key, the armorial identifying as that of Plunkett, Lords Dunsany.

A gold intaglio engraved smoky quartz ring, with a mixed cut smoky quartz intaglio engraved with a crest, a griffin or eagle's head holding in the beak an anchor, later mounted as a ring, with open shoulders and a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 8.37g.Finger size MCondition report: Surface marks/scratches to mount.Some scratches to the smoky quartz.The engraved gem has been later set as a ring, was probably originally in a seal mount.

oval shaped intaglio, approximately 10 x 9mm, depicting a male figure, possibly 2nd-3rd century AD, later closed back setting, carved shoulders, oval shaped flat grooved shank, approximate size J, unmarked, tested to at least 18ct gold, weight 6gCondition report: Overall condition: GoodIntaglio is secure within the settingGeneral surface abrasion and wear to intaglioWear to setting, consistent with ageReverse is heavily scratched and dentedShoulders and shank also heavily scratched and dented

the ring set with an oval banded agate intaglio, 15.3 x 12mm, depicting a man on a horse, possibly 1st-2nd century AD, later ring mount, split tapered shoulders, oval shaped grooved shank, approximate size I, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold; second, a stick pin set with an oval shaped banded agate intaglio, 14.2 x 11mm, possibly 1st-2nd century AD, later closed back mount and pin, length 6.1cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, gross weight 5.5g (2)Condition report: Overall condition: GoodStick pin:Intaglio is secure within the mountGeneral surface abrasion and wear to intaglioNoticeable porosity in solder on reverseHeavy scratches and minor denting to reverseGeneral scratches and wear to pinRing:Intaglio is secure within the mount, with wear to settingGeneral surface abrasion and wear to intaglioReverse of intaglio is fractured in multiple places Heavy scratches and denting to settingTarnishing and general wear to shank

the brooch set with three oval shaped hardstone intaglios, approximately 12 x 10mm, plain narrow yellow metal border, length 3.6cm, pin and hook fitting, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 5.1g; second, two loose Gnostic hardstone intaglios, possibly 2nd-4th century AD, 17.1 x 14.9 x 5mm and 14.8 x 12.4 x 4.6mm; third, a loose banded agate intaglio, possibly 1st century BC-1st century AD, depicting a male figure, 11.8 x 7.2 x 3.55mm together with a possibly Roman signet type ring with intaglio carving (5)Condition report: Overall condition: GoodRing:Heavily tarnished with heavy scratches and dentsBrooch:Intaglios secure within the settingsHeavy abrasion and surface wear to IntagliosNoticeable lead solder repairs to setting edges and hingeMount is tarnished along with heavy scratches and wearPin opens and closes positivelyLoose intagliosGeneral abrasion and surface wear, consistent with age

curb link bracelet, suspending a total of six charms and one loose, including an ornate fob with bloodstone, a foil backed gem set swivel fob stamped '9CT', a 'C' shaped frame tested as 9ct gold, a pear shaped amber pendant, a gold cased cornelian intaglio fob, an aventurine quartz pendant and a loose gold cased fleur de lys paste fob, length 19cm, width of bracelet 7.7mm, heart shaped padlock, Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, gross weight 96.1g

AN 18CT GOLD BLOODSTONE SIGNET RING with an intaglio bloodstone carved with a heraldic boar's head. Size S, weight 9.8gms Condition Report: Available upon request

BUCKLAND WRIGHT (JOHN)BUCKLAND WRIGHT (CHRISTOPHER, editor) Surreal Times. The Abstract Engravings and Wartime Letters of John Buckland Wright, ONE OF 44 COPIES signed by Christopher Buckland Wright, with an extra copper engraved print ('Nymphe Surprise No. II') and bound in quarter vellum, from an overall edition of 266 copies, slipcase 2000; Endeavours & Experiments. John Buckland Wright's Essays in Woodcut and Colour Engraving, ONE OF 90 COPIES in quarter vellum with an additional print of 'Cafe Dansant No. 2' loose as issued, from an overall edition of 300 copies, 2004; Sensuous Lines. A Catalogue Raisonne of the Intaglio Prints of John Buckland Wright, ONE OF 4O COPIES (C) bound in quarter vellum, with an additional suite of 4 original engravings, from an overall edition of 400 copies, the plates loose as issued in separate paper folio, prospectus loosely inserted, housed in original solander box, 2014; Baigneuses, one of 240 copies, publisher's quarter vellum, solander box, 1995, Upper Denby, Fleece Press (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Group of miscellaneous items from Dubasov-Timachev-Sheremet'ev FamiliesRussia, c. 1900comprising: an eight-day travelling clock, Swiss-made and retailed by Paul Burhe, in original leather case; gold and bloodstone intaglio cygnet ring with coat-of-arms of Dubasov family; gold and enamel locket-pendant in a shape of St. George cross opened to reveal two miniature photographs and four engraved dates; 56 standard, St. Petersburg, indistinct maker's mark; three St. George crosses: the smaller with Cyrillic mark 'DO' on loop and engraved date '1896' between arms of the cross; second cross appears to be unmarked; third cross indistinctly marked on loop, one hand engraved in Cyrillic ' From wife'; gold and enamel award jeton for the Charitable Society of White Cross engraved in Cyrillic with the recipient's name 'N.S. Timachov', 56 standard, 1908-1917, maker's mark in Cyrillic 'DO'; bronze military belt buckle, and three framed watercolours of coat-of-arms of Dubasov, Timachov and Sheremet'ev families diameter of the clock: 7cm (2 3/4in); length of the locket without loop: 3.2cm (1 3/4in); length of jeton: 2.5cm (1 1/8in); each watercolour: 12.5 x 10cm (5 x 3 3/4in). (9)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty of descendants of Dubasov-Timachov-Sheremet'ev familiesThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 19th Century William IV Regency seal fob locket. The fob being set with a carnelian intaglio to the base engraved with a coat of arms. The fob with a concealed hinge opening to reveal a hand painted portrait miniature of a young girl within. Measures 4.3cm tall. Tests indicate 9ct gold. Weight 25.3g .

A 9ct gold ring set with a carved agate intaglio depicting a crest, size P, 8.4g

Victorian gold fob depicting Cupid/ Eros, set with an agate intaglio carved as a fly, 4.8g

Four Victorian intaglio seals/ fobs set with agate, one carved as a phoenix, one reading 'Friend' and one a tree 

A 9ct gold signet set with with a hematite intaglio and a 9ct gold signet ring set with onyx, size K/L and S, 6.4g

Victorian 9ct rose gold double Albert/ watch chain made up of oval faceted and elongated links (20g) with yellow metal intaglio seal set with blood stone with carved with the crest of the Johnstone Clan 

A moss agate compass charm, carved coral Victorian brooch and a yellow metal intaglio seal set with green and white enamel and carved chalcedony agate depicting a laurel leaf, with French inscription 'Je ne change qu 'en mourant' meaning 'I change only in death

Roman, 1st-3rd cent., a Legionary Clay Brick with rectangular stamp legi ital (in intaglio). 18.5cm by 19cm by 6.5cm. Intact, with a few minor chips to the corners £50-£60 --- Provenance: From a French collection. Legio Prima Italica was founded by the emperor Nero; it was an experienced construction legion

Post-Medieval, Jewish brass Seal Matrices (14), all with Hebrew inscriptions and different suspension loops, including trefoil (4), single loop (7), double loop (2),designs include two fishes within a wreath, crown above, heraldic arms, two hands crowned, crown above archer, plant, lion holding a shield, gilt fob seal with hardstone intaglio engraved with an eagle above initials [14]. £1,000-£1,200 --- Provenance: From a European collection. END OF SALE

George II, [1750], a copper cliché of the obv. of the medal by J.A. Dassier, 54mm (cf. E 630); Cambridge University, Chancellor’s Medal, 1752, a cast copy in silver of the medal by R. Yeo, 51mm (cf. E 637); Irish Surplus Revenue Dispute, 1755, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned [by J. Roche?], 36mm (MI II, 676/391; E 650); George III, Accession, 1761, a contemporary copy in brass of the medal by J. Kirk, 36mm (cf. BHM 4); Coronation of Queen Charlotte, 1761, a contemporary copy in copper of the official medal by L. Natter, 34mm (cf. BHM 65-6); George III, a steel intaglio seal, unsigned (by Pingo?) and undated, 17 x 15mm; Royal Academy, 1768, a cast copy in copper of the medal by T. Pingo, 53mm (cf. BHM 133); Tenth Anniversary of the Death of Matthew Boulton, [1819], a gilt-copper cliché of the obv. of the medal by G.F. Pidgeon, 67mm (cf. E 976) [8]. Varied state £100-£150

A VICTORIAN MOURNING PENDANT, the unmarked oval beaded frame enclosing a two colour strand plaited hair panel, the fascia intaglio carved and white enamelled with a monogram RCB, on a plain bale (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Back glass is cracked, otherwise good, good quality.  5cm long including bale, 17.8g gross

A late 19th/early 20th century green intaglio depicting a seated Eros with wings and bow and arrow, in yellow metal swivel necklace pendant mount, unmarked.

An 18ct yellow gold fob, oval bloodstone with intaglio initials to one side and classical scene verso, approx 10.5g.

A Victorian 22ct gold ring set with bloodstone shield with inscription intaglio, size K, approx 4.2g.

A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELLERY, to include an oriental type bangle with repoussé style figural embellishment, an unusual carved portrait cameo brooch, A/F, and an Art Deco style necklace, together with a hallmarked silver Suffolk regiment badge, a reverse carved intaglio brooch in oval yellow metal and an antique blue glass fob with damages etc. (approx 20)Condition Report:Majority of items for repair / restoration

19th C high quality glass seal intaglio signet ring, depicting a profile of a lady with wavy hair, engraved Harris, intaglio measuring 2.1 x 1.6cm, mount stamped 9 ct yellow gold, ring size NCondition Report: 9 ct gross weight 12.8 grams Seal engraved styleShank has been added on later gold has been recently polished

Hematite signet ring, with central rectangular hematite with intaglio engraving of a roman warrior, in a heavy mount, in tested 18 ct yellow gold, ring size PCondition Report: 18 ct weight 16.7 grams Band is mis-shapen and wonky and if repaired could fit a larger finger size

Collection of gold jewellery, including, a intaglio signet ring, depicting a Roman soldier head, in tested 9 ct gold, size L, shank is oval, with a purple paste ring, in 9 ct gold, size T, a orange paste ring, in base metal, size L, a small pair of 9 ct hoop earrings, pair of purple paste stud earrings, with post fittings, in 9 ct gold, and one single chain cufflink in 9 ct gold.Condition Report: 9 ct gross weight 7 gramsPaste ring gross weight 5 grams Orange paste ring is loose in settingEarrings are both suitable for pierced earsAll in worn condition

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a bearded gentleman wearing a headdress. Roman set in a landscape position. Tapered court section shoulders and shank, with a bloomed finish. Head 19.10mm wide, 10.55g.Finger size O-P range approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Shallow dents and bruises.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

A Roman amethyst intaglio ring,with an oval cabochon amethyst, intaglio engraved with a warrior's head, rub set to a landscape position. Concave leaf shaped shoulders, to a tapered shank, with bloomed finish. Head 10.80mm wide, 16.59g.Finger size L-L½Provenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold. Surface wear and marks to the cabochon under 10x magnification.There is no documentation with any of the Roman rings. They are dated stylistically, by production techniques, by the fineness of the metal used and by the gemstones/intaglios used. The provenance we have is stated in the catalogue description.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

A Byzantine gold ring, with a raised circular boss, intaglio engraved with a bird and a lizard or salamander, with black niello decoration, stepped plinths below with niello enamel zig zag and Greek key decoration, with triangular shoulders, with niello acanthus leaves. A chevron section shank with niello Vitruvian scroll guards and wording to each side of the head. 26.78g.Finger size P½-Q approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 21-24ct.Noticeable scratches and marks. Some losses of enamel.Bruises to the head and boss.NB - should read Vitruvian scroll, which is a style of wave decoration. The ring is not a Victorian copy.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

A late Georgian gold mounted cornelian seal,with an oval cornelian matrix, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms and gadrooned border. A pierced strapwork back with oval apertures and polished half bands, suspended from a large split ring. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 63 x 36 x 29mm, 23.00gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Very dirtyLight surface marks commensurate with its age.

A bloodstone signet ring,with a shield shaped bloodstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms for Witt, rub set to tapered scalloped shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 14.50mm wide, 7.25g.Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks (not crown).Table and crown facet edge wear to the bloodstone.

A late Victorian reverse painted crystal intaglio brooch,depicting a painted wasp or vespa in black, yellow and white, to a mother of pearl ground. The rock crystal cabochon backed in gold and rub set to a twisted wire border, with a bloomed finish. Pin and partially enclosed 'C' catch. Marked 18. 22mm diameter, 7.34gCondition report: Scratches to the surface of the rock crystal.Later eyelet to the reverse.Lever catch and pin.Some dirt between the back of the intaglio and the mother of pearl backing. Right hand wing tip, lower left abdomen.The image on our website against a yellow background shows this well.

A high carat gold carved cornelian intaglio ring,possibly Roman 1st-3rd century, with a rectangular cushion cut cornelian intaglio depicting a standing soldier, possibly military holding Victory, Roman set in a landscape position. A flat back setting with two row tapered shoulders to a two row shank. Head 2.70mm wide, 5.97g.Finger size M approximatelyCondition report: Has been sized in the past. A noticeable colour difference.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Minor marks to the intaglio.From the private collection of Cecil Delisle Burns, who trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, Via di Monserrato Rome, from 1901. 'My paternal Grandfather Cecil Delisle Burns trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, via Monserrato Rome, from 1901. Having completed his training, he returned to England to await a Diocese, he was offered the Diocese of Brentford. However, he and several others within the Catholic Church were seen as Modernist influences and were effectively hounded out of the Church because of their refusal to conform to what they saw as outdated practices'. Thence by descent.

Thirteen oval agate intaglios,each one depicting a standing female figure in 19th century costume, holding scales, a cornucopia, a staff, foliage, or with a child. 27.28 x 14.30mm to 11.05 x 7.58mm (13)Provenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Condition report: Small chips and nibbles to the edge of the smallest intaglio. No obvious faults or damage to the others. Depths vary.

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,with a flat oval hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with the head of a gentleman, Roman set in a landscape position. Tapered court section shoulders and shank. Head 14.10mm wide, 9.97g.Finger size L-N approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.Shallow dents and bruises.Impacted pale soil/sand in the intaglio.Dents to the inside of the head of the ring.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with two clasped hands holding ears of wheat. Roman set in a landscape position to wide 'D' section shoulders and tapered shanked, with a bloomed ground. The engraved intaglio is possibly a reference to a bountiful harvest or fertility. Head 16.10mm wide, 9.54g.Finger size U-V approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Shallow dents and bruises mostly to the shoulders.Has been sized down in the past.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

A gold mounted citrine seal, c.1820,with a cushion shaped faceted citrine, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms. Ribbon and motto 'ne timeas recte faciendo', translated as 'fear not doing what is right', with a shield and crest, possibly Hardwick, a dexter arm from the elbow, holding a roll of paper. The intaglio, rub set to a domed back, diagonal gadroon decoration, a pair of scroll supports to diagonally gadrooned bale with an outer bead. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 34 x 22 x 18mm, 14.59gProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Condition report: Table and crown facet edge wear.Wear to the back of the dome back at 2x points.

A Roman gold hardstone intaglio ring,2nd-3rd century, with a replacement shank. An oval shallow hardstone cabochon, set in a landscape position, intaglio engraved with a soldier leaning on a column. A bead border to a twisted wire outer edge, with a later chased, tapered shank, depicting snakes amongst grape vines. Head 15.60mm wide, 14.33g.Finger size O-P, slightly ovalProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Crown wear.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

An 18ct gold intaglio signet ring,with a green glass intaglio depicting a matador riding a bull, rub set to the a plain mount. Birmingham. Head 14 x 11mm, 7.52g.Finger size G½Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks. Minor marks to the intaglio under 10x magnification.

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with a flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with the head of a bearded gentleman wearing a headdress. Roman set to tapered shoulders and a 'D' section shank. Head 19.50mm wide, 9.91g.Finger size T-U approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Shallow dents and bruises.Minor marks to the tablet.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.The gold tests as approximately 20-22ct, which is the same fineness as other Roman gold rings we have tested. The ‘D’ section shank is more modern in appearance, although again I have seen other examples of this profile.The mount is hand made with an outer sheet of gold, beaten into shape, then linked with the interior section.The ring has been sized down in the past, with a visible solder join on the inside of the shank. Under 10x magnification there are some fine file marks on the setting edge around the intaglio. This could be from a repair – re-set of the stone, as any marks like this would have worn smooth over the years.

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a dolphin and a fish. Roman set in a landscape position to soft chevron shoulders and shank, with a bloomed finish. 15.90mm wide, 7.73g.Finger size O-P approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Has been sized in the past. A chip to the intaglio.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.

BACHELOR'S BUTTONS ETC. Two Bachelor's buttons including one for football. Also, three Masonic onyx intaglio studs & one other piece.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

SEAL BOX ETC. A 19th century turned wooden seal box, with seal & bloodstone intaglio for a ring. Also, a set of miniature bone dominoes (24 of 28 pieces) & a small screw top box with a white metal figure of a Russian Madonna.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

1st-2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with ellipsoid cell to the bezel, inset onyx gemstone with intaglio figure of Mercury in travelling cloak (sagum) holding out his coin-purse (marsupium"). Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 285, for type. 3.66 grams, 24.72mm overall, 21.01mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). From the private collection of a Russian gentleman living in London; acquired from a Chelsea collector in the 2000s; the Chelsea collection having been formed from 1970-1990s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

6th-4th century BC. A gold ring with tapering round-section hoop with faux twisted wire design, carnelian swivel scaraboid with intaglio design composed of scorpions and ibex bordering a central rectangular panel with X-motif, a single letter in each quadrant 'N E A H'. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 133320, for comparable items. 4.89 grams, 24.90mm overall, 20.90 x 12.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (1"). From a deceased Japanese collector, 1970-2015; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11029-181788. Fine condition.

c.13th century AD. A most unusual two-piece silver double personal seal matrix, the body of circular form with hexagonal handle and tiered collar with petal moulding at the base, one petal bearing an orientation mark in the form of a cross pattee, with a second such mark in the form of four pellets set opposite; the perimeter bears the legend '+ S' ThOME * DE * RO[ ]' for the seal of Thomas of Ro[ ]; the inner part showing a circular cell that would have received an intaglio gemstone linked to a shaft passing though the body to allow the central stone to be used either in combination with the inscribed border or separately; the second orientation mark would have been used when impressing the central intaglio alone. 8.85 grams, 22mm (1"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Copmanthorpe, close to York, UK, in September 2020, and disclaimed as Treasure under Treasure reference no.2020T10091; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number YORYM-2006DE and the report for HM Coroner. Seals belonging to important personages often provided for their owner to make use of a full seal inscribed with their name paired with a smaller 'secret' seal of simpler form. This particular seal, which allows the owner to adopt either full or secret seal through the same matrix, is extremely unusual and creating the mechanism would have required skills beyond those normally seen used by ordinary seal cutters. The complex mechanism comprised a central shaft passing through the length of the body which is keyed to ensure the orientation between body and intaglio cell remains constant and the two orientation marks of a 'cross' and 'four pellets' allowed the owner to be sure that, when impressed into wax, the design would be correctly positioned for whichever version he desired. A wire spring kept the central element snugly in place until the shaft was pressed down. The seal is secular in type and the name of the owner is complete and reads 'ThOME' for Thomas and continues with the letters 'DE' signifying 'of' and followed by the letters 'RO' being the first two letters of the place name where Thomas was born or resided; from the space available, it is likely that there were originally four or five letters to the name of the place. The matrix was found near Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire. Copmanthorpe, situated a few miles to the south-west of the city of York, is a settlement listed in the Domesday Survey of William I. The place name could be taken from a city, town, settlement or manor and there is no obvious candidate in proximity to the place of finding; indeed place names in England beginning 'RO' are not common, with Rochester (often abbreviated to ROFI or similar in the Medieval period), Kent perhaps being a strong candidate, as the seal is obviously a very costly item that could only have belonged to a wealthy personage and Rochester was an important city that would have artisans capable of its manufacture and suitable as a home to a wealthy and important person. Fair condition, some loss. Extremely rare mechanical type.

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop ornamented with lozenges, scrolled shield-shaped shoulders and oval bezel, with polished oval carnelian intaglio with image of Hermes (Greek Mercury) standing right holding a caduceus in right hand, chlamys draped over right arm, marsupium in the left hand. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 184, for this type of ring, dated 3rd century AD. 7.98 grams, 23.07mm overall, 14.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000. Very fine condition.

c.1st millennium BC. A scaraboid rock crystal stamp seal bearing intaglio male bust facing left, full beard and laureate crown, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.6 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983. Fine condition.

c.1st century AD. A gold ring with round-section hoop and rectangular bezel with rounded corners, set with a carnelian intaglio motif of a robed male figure standing left, sacrificing over an altar, a tree or plant to his right. 4.26 grams, 21.97mm overall, 18.14mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in 2012; previously in a 1970s collection; accompanied by a positive scientific based statement from Striptwist Limited, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 210801; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11019-181318. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Very fine condition.

Eastern European, 15th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring with D-section hoop, knop to the underside, lateral disc panels each with a fleur-de-lys motif, intaglio frond to each shoulder, disc bezel with intaglio eagle in flight motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 617, for type. 44.12 grams, 33.34mm overall, 22.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1 1/4"). From the private collection of a Russian gentleman living in London; acquired from a Chelsea collector in the 2000s; the Chelsea collection having been formed from 1970-1990s. The iconography of the ring is European but the inspiration for the type, with raised knops to the hoop, is probably Islamic - Seljuk or Timurid in origin (Chadour, 1994, items 530, 533, 535"). Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

2nd millennium BC. A waisted cylindrical black stone cylinder seal, bearing intaglio frieze composed of a standing human figure (bull-man) battling a winged lion and two facing, robed figures, one holding a small animal, a second animal at the feet of the other, the symbols of the sun and moon over their heads, heads and small creatures in the field, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. similar images on seals in Weber, O., Altorientalische Siegelbilder, Leipzig, 1920, no.15,17,110. 16.5 grams, 27mm (1"). From a Swiss collection, 1970-1990s. Many similar seals present the same motif, the battle of Gilgamesh or of his friend, the bullman Enkindu, with lion or wild animal. This is the basic scheme of the Gilgamesh images, and the representation is almost completely identical in all cases. The beast being fought is usually a winged lion with bull horns, possibly the monster Humbaba. Very fine condition.

A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,with an oval bevelled banded agate intaglio, engraved with a figure of Virtus Courage on a plinth holding a spear. Roman set in a landscape position, to 'D' section shoulders and shank with a court interior. Head 13.20mm wide, 7.94g.Finger size P-Q range approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Intaglio cracked - not all the way through.has been sized in the past. Shallow dents and bruises to the inside of the head.Noticeable scratches and marks. Tested as approximately 20ct gold.