15th century AD. A substantial gold ring dating from the period of Henry VII and the Wars of the Roses, the tapered band with channelled edges engraved with flower and foliage design, a line of three rose blooms at the shoulders, the circular bezel with incuse and retrograde design of a standing heraldic dragon passant sinister with wings addorsed and mouth open, palm branches above and behind, 'S' before and a star below, with Latin retrograde Black Letter '+Crede.et.vi[n]c[e]' inscription for 'Believe and Conquer' and the letter 'S' possibly relating to the name of the owner; John Cherry, former Keeper of Medieval and Later Antiquities at the British Museum says: 'Dr Michael Siddons in his book on Badges (Heraldic Badges in England and Wales vol III Ordinaries (Society of Antiquaries of London and Boydell and Brewer, Woodbridge, 2009, pages 72-3) assigns the dragon to Edward III and the family of the Tudors, and a number of other families, such as the Mortimers, Earls of March, the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Desmond, the Clifford, Earls of Cumberland, Brooke, Lord Cobham, and the Earls of Ulster. Without knowing the heraldic colour, it is not possible to distinguish between these. The dragon on the bezel of the ring is not ducally gorged and chained and this would rule out the actual Dukes of Somerset, though not another member of the family. The three roses on the shoulder of the ring also appear to be a badge and here the lack of colour prevents our knowing whether it is the red rose (Lancaster) or the white rose (York) that it represents. Dr Michael Siddons points out that the rose was a widely-used badge (above, pages 44-45"). It is also possible, though less likely, that the dragon may be a rebus for the name Dragon or Wyvern and that the letter S is the forename. Whatever the exact interpretation of the device and motto on the ring, and this is an opportunity for further research, it is a very fine example of a late medieval heraldic signet ring, dating from the mid or late fifteenth century.' See Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, no.280 for a similar form (in silver); see Oman, Charles, British Rings, 800-1914, 1974, pl.40H for a similar bezel; both of 15th century date. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. 25.59 grams, 29mm overall, 25.24mm internal diameter (1 1/8"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired from a Wellingborough collector in the 1970s. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. The presence here of the letter 'S' before the dragon, could indicate an initial letter of a personal name of the owner; possibly a member of the family of the Dukes of Somerset, three members of which family died in the Wars of the Roses in their support of the Lancastrian cause, and for whom the dragon or wyvern features as a supporter in their arms. The dragon is the main feature of the arms of the County of Somerset. The forces of Henry VII fought under the banner of the red dragon of Cadwaladr ap Cadwallon when marching through Wales, on their way to Bosworth, where Richard III died. A dragon appears as a supporter to the Henry VII royal arms, and to those of Henry VIII. The dragon is also seen as a symbol of the country and people of Wales, and widely appears in personal and corporate arms to this day. The prophecies of Cadwaladr had long been cited by aspirants to the English throne in justification of their claims. The motto is now also associated with the Scottish origin Toash (or latterly, Tosh) family. . Extremely fine condition. Rare and important.
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17th-19th century AD. A square piece of parchment with twenty-two lines of Hebrew text, three Hebrew characters to the reverse, for use in a mezuzah; Spanish workmanship. 2 grams, 10 x 8cm (4 x 3 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. A mezuzah (Hebrew for 'doorpost'), is a piece of parchment (often contained in a decorative case) inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21"). These verses compose the Jewish prayer Shema Yisrael, beginning with the phrase: Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One. In Rabbinic Judaism, a mezuzah is affixed to the door-frame of Jewish homes to fulfil the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to inscribe the words of the Shema on the doorposts of your house (Deuteronomy 6:9"). [No Reserve]. Fine condition.
16th century AD. A D-section gold hoop with leaf detailing and black enamel, box bezel with ribbed profile, black enamel leaf design to the underside and inset cloison garnet. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, plate XV, item 313. 3.02 grams, 20mm overall, 17.87mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.0, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. . Very fine condition.
1059-1067 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv: IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM legend with Christ seated facing on throne with upright arms, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand. Rev: +KWN RACL O DOVKAC legend with Constantine, bearded and crowned, wearing jewelled robe, standing facing on low footstool, holding labarum and cross on globe. BMC 1-3; DO 1a; Sear 1847. 4.39 grams. . . Near extremely fine.
78 BC. Obv: laureate and helmeted bust of Attis right; symbol of a double-hooked staff behind head (Cr. symbol 58"). Rev: Cybele seated right in chariot drawn by two lions; O gamma above; M VOLTEI M F legend in exergue. Crawford 385/4; Sydenham 777; Sear 315. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 3.64 grams. . With old dealer ticket. . Near extremely fine.
19th century AD. A rectangular wooden icon with painted image of Saint George (???????) riding a horse and slaying a dragon, princess standing in a background; covered by a silver riza (oklad) with stamped hallmark and enamelled halo; text to the lower part reading C?. ???o??i? ??????? (St. George Victorious); fabric-covered reverse. 730 grams, 26.3 x 22 cm (10 1/4 x 8 1/2"). Ex Silk collection, London, UK; formed in the 1950s. . Fine condition, some cracks to the riza.
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-shaped tapering shank; wide bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved wit the standing figure of Minerva holding a shied above a cuirass on the ground. 2.29 grams, 17.65mm overall, 14.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (1/2"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; acquired by the family during the 1970s. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'The carnelian is a good colour and unusually high transparency, and the carving is a very high standard.' . Very fine condition.
Late 18th Century British Infantryman’s Military Sword of Unidentified Pattern, straight single edge blade cut with two fullers and struck with British Government inspector’s mark of a crowned O. Iron stirrup hilt with sidebar and scrolled quillon, iron gripstrap and pommel, fish skin covered gip, blade 81cms. Good condition, some age wear.
A 22ct gold wedding band, 3.0g, size O, a yellow metal monogrammed signet ring, 16.5g, size K/L, two Victorian yellow metal seals, one with armorial crest carved to the carnelian stone, the other set with bloodstone, together with a set of buttons and badges from an artillery soldiers uniform. (18)
A group of Corgi Classics Chipperfield Circus vehicles comprising a 97889 AEC Cage Truck and Trailer, a 97896 AEC Pole Truck, a 97303 Bedford 'O' Articulated Truck, a 97097 Bedford Pantechnicon Billy Smee Wardrobe, a 97013 AEC Regal living Quarters and a 96905 Advance Booking Vehicle, mint, boxed. (6)
Chanel: An 18ct white gold, ceramic and diamond set Ultra ringOf articulated design, comprising two rows of rectangular-shape white ceramic panels, with brilliant-cut diamond links, signed Chanel, bearing convention marks for Switzerland, total diamond weight approx. 0.45ct, ring size O ½ CONDITION REPORT: -condition- Good condition, general wear, no diamonds missing inside shank stamped '750 20P 01511' and bearing French hallmarks
A diamond full hoop eternity ring The uniform line of old-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.20ct, ring size O ½ CONDITION REPORT: -what colour and clarity are diamonds facing up?- Diamonds unevenly matched-gross weight- 4.5g-condition- All diamonds old-mine cut, due to the nature of the cut each diamond very different shape. One diamond with chip to table facet another to the side, colour J-L approx
A Victorian pearl and turquoise set ringThe two rows of seed pearls flanked by two turquoise, to a 22ct gold shank, hallmarked for Birmingham, ring size O ½, together with, a 9ct rose gold and elephant hair band, ring size G, a diamond gypsy set band, to an 18ct gold setting, ring size L ½, with remaining rings (5)
An Edwardian diamond cluster ringThe round old-cut diamonds, milgrain set, to an 18ct gold shank, total diamond weight approx. 0.34ct, ring size L ½, together with, a three stone diamond ring, the old-cut diamonds, gypsy set, to a 15ct gold setting, total diamond weight approx. 0.25ct, ring size O (2)
A diamond two stone ringThe two brilliant pear-cut diamonds, to a twist platinum setting, total diamond weight approximately 2.23ct, ring size O ½ CONDITION REPORT: Unfortunately there are no certificates that came with this lotBoth diamonds are very livelysome silk inclusions to both stonessmall chip to wider end of diamond next to claw, also very slightly loose in settingDiamonds approx clarity VS2colour H-J-length x width x depth of each diamond- Chip to one diamond edge near setting, loose in setting1) Length 9.55mm x width 5.85mm x depth 3.30mm 2) Length 9.50mm x width 5.87mm x depth 3.48mmAll approx as measuring in setting
A 9ct gold Masonic medal in the form of the traditional compass and set square, with citrine to top, inscription to reverse 'Presented to Bro W Neil Malpass from Brethren of Lodge Coupar O Fife No. 19 in Appreciation of his Services as RWM 1996-98', 375 stamped to underside, on green ribbon, approx. 15.7g, in original fitted box
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, the central round cut sapphire mounted by four smaller round cut sapphires and four milidiamonds within flowerhead formation, etched detail to both gold shoulders, 375 stamped to underside, ring size N, 4.3g, together with another similar sapphire and diamond ring, ring size O, 2.5g (2)
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond nine stone ring, the interspersed sapphires and diamonds in arrow head formation, stamped 375, ring size O, together with two matching 9ct gold sapphire and diamond arrow head rings, stamped 375, ring size O, which can all be worn together, combined weight 5.6g (3)
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond flowerhead ring, the central oval sapphire surrounded by eight milidiamonds within illusion setting, stamped 375 to underside, ring size N, 2.7g, together with a 9ct gold signet ring with plain cartouche, ring size M, and a 9ct gold wedding band, ring size O, 3.5g combined (3)
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