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Lot 406
Ca. 1000-1500 AD. A bronze ring with a circular hoop and a round bezel bearing an engraved stylised cross within a frame. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven.Size: D: 17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; 6.47gProvenance: Private UK collection.
Lot 409
Northern European, Ca. 1000–1200 AD. A silver ring comprising a lentoid-section hoop, flared shoulders, a discoid bezel with claw setting and inset red glass cabochon; fully wearable. For more information on Medieval rings, see Tait, H. (1986). Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery. British Museum Press, London; Ward. A. et al (1981). The Ring from Antiquity to the Twentieth Century. Thames and Hudson, London; Hinton, D. (1982). Medieval Jewellery. Shire Publications, Princes Risborough.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 9.4gProvenance: Private UK collection.
Lot 441
Ca. 500-600 AD. With a heavy, plain hoop, flat on the interior, rounded on the exterior, expanding slightly to the angular shoulders, the high oval bezel set with an inscribed amethyst gemstone. For a similar see Christie's, December 11, 2014, lot 286.The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.4mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 4.8gProvenance: Private London collection of Ancient Art; previously with a London art dealer; acquired from a Japanese collection (1970-2010).
Lot 110
Ca. 400 BC. A finely modelled Ancient Greco-Phoenician swivel ring featuring an onyx intaglio with winged horse Pegasus set in a solid gold bezel decorated with a incised decoration, the shoulders accompany granule decoration. The ring features a thick and plain loop, threaded through the ends of the bezel. The swivel ring is Phoenician in origin and was extremely popular across the Mediterranean basin in Antiquity, similar items having been found in Cyprus, Greece, Egypt and Etruria. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 9.5gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Lot 131
Ca. 1200-700 BC. A bronze "Trojan" sword blade with prominent rib, and winged guards that provide protection for the wielder. The blade is sharp and has a slender profile that makes it suitable for slicing and thrusting. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.Size: L:495mm / W:57mm ; 355gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 132
Ca. 1200-700 BC. A cast bronze "Trojan" sword blade with a narrow, triangular blade, raised midrib, and with sharp projecting lateral flanges and insertion tang with pointed finial. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, item 165, p. 99.Size: L:570mm / W:50mm ; 460gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 135
Ca. 1200-700 BC. A long bronze spear with an elongated leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib, sharpened edges that taper gradually to a pointed tip. Finished with a tang for insertion into a haft. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.Size: L:385mm / W:45mm ; 435gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 184
Ca. 200-300 AD. A gold ring with oval bezel and tapering band, the intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with a winged genius leaning on an alter holding a cornucopia and sceptre. Ring possibly later. For a similar see Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 11.97gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Lot 216
Ca. 100 -200 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a hoop expanding to ribbed shoulders. The bezel set with an oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 7.88gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 226
Ca. 300-400 AD. A possibly later gold ring with a hollow, round hoop widening to the shoulder; oval bezel set with jasper intaglio engraved with a bust of a bearded Serapis - a syncretic deity of Hellenistic Egypt, combining the features of some Egyptian and Greek gods.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 6.1gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. private Japanese collection.
Lot 261
Ca. 100-300 AD. A solid silver ring featuring a tapered band with ribbed features to the shoulders. The bezel is set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with an elephant. Normally elephants on Roman jewellery refer to Alexander the Great and his conquest of India.Size: D: 17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; 22.58gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 281
AD 764-773. Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo IV and Leo III, Av. solidus, AD 764-773, Constantinople. CO?S?A??I?OS S L?O? O ??OS; crowned facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, each wearing chlamys; cross above, pellet between. Rev. C L?ON P A M?L; crowned facing bust of Leo III wearing loros, holding cross potent. Füeg 6.B.5; DOC 2g; Sear 1551. Extremely Fine, gold.Size: 4.42g, 20mm, 6h.Provenance: Private London collection.
Lot 282
AD 1071-1078. Michael VII Ducas, Au,Ag. histamenon, AD 1071-1078, Constantinopolis. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +MIX AH? RACI? O ?; bust of Michael VII facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 2e. SB 1868. Slightly clipped and with minor graffiti, otherwise, good fine, Electrum.Size: 27 mm, 4.31 g, 6h.Provenance: Private London collection.
Lot 283
AD 1071-1078. Michael VII Ducas Au,Ag. histamenon, AD 1071-1078, Constantinople. IX-XC to left and right of the facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. +MIXAHA RACIA O D; crowned facing bust of Michael VII, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 2c.1; SB 1868. Lustrous, obverse double struck, a couple of light scratches. VF. Electrum. Size: 29.5mm, 4.34 g, 6hProvenance: Private London collection.
Lot 284
AD 1071-1078. Michael VII Ducas Av. histamenon, AD 1071-1078, Constantinople. IX-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing, with nimbus cross, raising right hand and holding book of gospels in left hand. Rev. +MIXAHA RACIA O D; bearded, crowned, facing bust of Michael VII, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Sear 1869. Very Fine. Gold. Size: 26mm, 4.27gProvenance: Private London collection.
Lot 153
A small sapphire and diamond Cluster Ring, mounted in 9ct yellow gold, Size O, together with a small 9ct gold amethyst pendant on trace chain, two damaged 9ct gold chains, weighable 9ct 10g, together with a silver charm bracelet, bangle, brooch and rose necklace, a nickel Moeris military pocket watch, ARP badge and a quantity of costume jewellery etc., (a lot)
Lot 26
A novelty late Victorian 'Mouse' Ring, in the manner of Thornhill & Co., the narrow high carat gold band, with an applied gold mouse sitting on a plinth running freely around, marks on band indecipherable, Size O. London retailer Thornhill specialised in novelty Jewellery; their 1880 advert in 'Queen's' magazine described their mouse range as 'serving the caprice of the day'. See Gere & Rudoe, 'Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria', British Museum, 2010, pp 222-223.
Lot 303
An Elizabeth II small silver Card Tray, by Carr's of Sheffield Ltd, hallmarked Sheffield, 1997, the centre with inscription 'P&O Arcadia Inaugural Cruise Christmas 1997', 12.5cm diameter, in card box, together with an Edwardian silver envelope Stamp case, Chester, 1902, each side with hinged top, a small silver toast rack, by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, 1898, with heart shaped bars, a small silver mesh purse, a pair of Georgian sugar nips, etc., weighable silver 8.9ozt (a lot)
Lot 39
A 9ct yellow gold Band, with engraved decoration, Size O, together with a small 9ct gold Claddagh ring, Size O, a seven stone emerald and diamond ring, mounted in 9ct gold, Size O, a 9ct gold, amethyst and diamond point ring, Size N, and a small 9ct gold Celtic style ring, distorted, approx total weight 11g (5)
Lot 45
An emerald and diamond three stone Ring, the central octagonal step cut emerald, approx 1.2ct, with a brilliant cut diamond on either side, one approx 0.8ct, the other 0.75, assessed as clarity SI1/2 with a colour range approx. J/K/L, all claw set in platinum on a narrow plain shank, Size O, total weight 4.2g.
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